Saturday, March 19, 2011

Lentil Soup

(makes 4-6 servings)

Weight Loss Recipes : Lentil SoupIngredients:

  • 2 cups dry lentils, picked over and rinsed


  • 4 cups water


  • 2 finely chopped carrots


  • 1 (15 oz.) can chopped tomatoes


  • 3 finely chopped garlic cloves


  • 1 finely chopped onion


  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, or ½ tbsp dried flakes


  • ¼ tsp cumin


  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper


  • ½ tsp salt


Preparation:

  • Pour water in a large-size saucepan. Add the lentils, bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes.


  • Stir in carrots, tomatoes, garlic, onion and seasonings.


  • Cover and cook another until lentils are tender (about 15 minutes).


Make 4 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving(¼ of recipe (284 g)): 387 Calories, 29 g Protein, 70 g carbohydrates, 32 g Dietary Fiber, 1 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 594 mg sodium

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