Easy Red Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz split red lentils , about 1 1/8 cup
2 tbsp butter
1 medium onion
2 celery ribs, finely diced
2 carrots, finely diced
1 grated lemon , rind of
2 cups vegetable broth
salt & pepper

Directions:

Pick over lentils and remove any stones. Rinse well.
Heat butter in sauté pan and sauté onion for 2-3 minutes.
Add diced celery and carrots and let sweat for 10 minutes.
Stir in lentils, add lemon rind, vegetable broth and salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Roughly blend the soup with stick blender or mash with potato masher, it should not be too smooth.
Check the seasoning and reheat gently.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	237.59 Kcal (995 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.84g	9%
Cholesterol	11mg	4%
Sodium	457.01mg	19%
Potassium	635.84mg	14%
Total Carbs	35.91g	12%
Sugars	4.83g	19%
Dietary Fiber	13.72g	55%
Protein	11.79g	24%
Vitamin C	11.4mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	8%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	54.8mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	123.38 Kcal (517 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.03g	9%
Cholesterol	5.71mg	4%
Sodium	237.34mg	19%
Potassium	330.21mg	14%
Total Carbs	18.65g	12%
Sugars	2.51g	19%
Dietary Fiber	7.13g	55%
Protein	6.12g	24%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	2mg	21%
Calcium	28.5mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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bitter
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