Ingredients
Directions
Heat large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat; spray with cooking spray. Add carrots and onion; cook and stir 4 minutes or until onion is translucent.
Add water, lentils, bouillon, cumin, and red pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45 minutes or until lentils are very tender.
Remove from heat; stir in tomato, peppers, oil, and salt, if desired. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro.
Note. This soup keeps well and is even more flavorful the next day.
Gluten free variation. To make this dish gluten free, be sure to read ingredient labels carefully and purchase gluten-free chicken buillion cubes.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 182 calories, Carbohydrates: 29 g, Protein: 11 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 466 mg, Fiber: 13 g
Carbohydrate choices: 2 bread/starch, 1 meat.
Categories
Diabetic Soup And Stew Recipes Dinner Soup Low Calorie Low Fat Vegetarian Weight Management
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