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Fresh Lentil and Veggie Soup is for Soup.

Fresh Lentil and Veggie Soup takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Fresh Lentil and Veggie Soup takes 30 minutes to cook.

Fresh Lentil and Veggie Soup makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Fresh Lentil and Veggie Soup are:

3 Tbs olive oil
6 C low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 16 oz bag lentils-rinsed and sorted
1 medium onion chopped
3 celery ribs cut
3 carrots peeled and cut
1 medium sweet potato peeled and cubed
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp cummin
1/4 tsp corriander
1/4 tsp yellow curry powder
1/4 tsp ground ginger
sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg if desired (it goes well with the sweet potato
1 Tbs minced garlic
3 oz bottled lemon juice (double if using fresh)
1/2 C chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Fresh Lentil and Veggie Soup:

In large soup pot, cook chopped vegetables in olive oil over medium-medium high heat until tender and onions are translucent. Add spices and garlic-cook for a minute or two to release flavor. Add broth and lentils-simmer for 15-20 minute until lentils are tender. Add lemon juice and cilantro just before serving. For a creamier soup, blend half of finished soup with hand blender or in regular blender then add back into soup and stir.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KRM1979.

The nutritional information for Fresh Lentil and Veggie Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 124.6

• Total Fat: 0.5 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 498.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 22.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.4 g
• Protein: 9.5 g

The dietary needs meet for Fresh Lentil and Veggie Soup is Vegetarian