Vegetarian

Mediterannean Lentil Soup is for Soup.

Mediterannean Lentil Soup takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Mediterannean Lentil Soup takes 60 minutes to cook.

Mediterannean Lentil Soup makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Mediterannean Lentil Soup are:

2 cups (1 lb.) red or green lentils
1/4 cup olive oil
2-3 yellow onions (chopped, 3 cups total)
3 garlic gloves, chopped
2 leeks (rinsed well, chopped)
6-8 carrots, peeled and medium chop
4-5 stalks of celery, medium chop
1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes
1 T. kosher salt
1 1/2 T fresh ground pepper
1 T thyme
1 T cinnamon
1/2 T cardamom
12 cups low-sodium vegetable stock (could also use chicken)

Here is how you make Mediterannean Lentil Soup:

1. Put the lentils in a bowl, cover with boiling water. Let sit for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse.2. In a large stock pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and leeks. Saute for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent. 3. Add carrots and celery. Saute for another 10 minutes. Also, add all spices at this time.4. Add half of the lentils and all of the vegetable stock and tomatoes. Cover and bring up to boil, then lower to a simmer for 20 minutes.5. Add the rest of the lentils. This allows some of them to still hold their shape. Continue simmering for 15-20 minutes. Makes 12 1-cup servings.Number of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AWORTH2007.

The nutritional information for Mediterannean Lentil Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 132.1

• Total Fat: 4.8 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 768.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 18.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
• Protein: 4.1 g

The dietary needs meet for Mediterannean Lentil Soup is Vegetarian