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Vegetarian Lentil Soup takes several minutes to prepare.

Vegetarian Lentil Soup takes several minutes to cook.

Vegetarian Lentil Soup makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Vegetarian Lentil Soup are:

1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups dried lentils
8 cups water
3/4 cup frozen chopped spinach
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. salt (optional, to taste)
1/2 tsp. black pepper( optional, to taste)

Here is how you make Vegetarian Lentil Soup:

Makes 6 servingsIn a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil ; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Add frozen spinach and cook until tender. Stir in vinegar, salt, and pepper.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NOMORE44.

The nutritional information for Vegetarian Lentil Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 210.7

• Total Fat: 9.8 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 757.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 25.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.4 g
• Protein: 8.4 g