Best Lentil Soup Recipe

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Best Lentil Soup
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lentils
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne (can use more if you like it spicer)
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 large onion, diced small
  • 1/4 lb bacon, cut in pieces (2 strips)
  • 2 celery ribs (optional)
  • 2 carrots (optional)

Directions:

  1. Rinse lentils in cold water until clear.
  2. In large 6 quart saucepan, fill 3/4 with water.
  3. Add lentils, tomato sauce, potatoes, onion, bacon, and seasonings.
  4. Fill almost to top with water. Bring to boil.
  5. Reduce heat to simmer,
  6. Simmer 1-1/2 hours-the longer on low simmer the better the soup.
  7. Stir occasionally.
  8. Adjust seasonings to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 111.22 Kcal (466 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.37g 2%
Cholesterol 1.85mg 1%
Sodium 120.38mg 5%
Potassium 320.53mg 7%
Total Carbs 18.1g 6%
Sugars 1.86g 7%
Dietary Fiber 7.96g 32%
Protein 6.75g 14%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 23.8mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 184.76 Kcal (774 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.27g 2%
Cholesterol 3.07mg 1%
Sodium 199.97mg 5%
Potassium 532.44mg 7%
Total Carbs 30.07g 6%
Sugars 3.09g 7%
Dietary Fiber 13.23g 32%
Protein 11.22g 14%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 6%
Iron 3.3mg 11%
Calcium 39.6mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.5
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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