Green Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 slices bacon, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 small bay leaves
1 tsp dried thyme
2 1/4 cups dry green lentils, rinsed
10 cups chicken stock (approx .)
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes , with juice
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

In a big soup pot, saute bacon over medium heat until browned and crispy; about 5 minutes.
Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels; set aside.
Add in garlic, celery, onion, carrot, bay leaves, and thyme to the pot; saute until vegetables are softened, about 6 minutes.
Add in lentils, stock, and tomatoes w/ juice; bring to a boil.
Decrease heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
Thin with a little more stock, if needed, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until hot.
Discard bay leaves; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with reserved bacon.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	371.52 Kcal (1555 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.17g	14%
Cholesterol	18.24mg	6%
Sodium	544.04mg	23%
Potassium	960.12mg	20%
Total Carbs	47.76g	16%
Sugars	8.46g	34%
Dietary Fiber	17.69g	71%
Protein	25.37g	51%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	4.5mg	25%
Calcium	57.8mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	90.49 Kcal (379 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.23g	14%
Cholesterol	4.44mg	6%
Sodium	132.51mg	23%
Potassium	233.85mg	20%
Total Carbs	11.63g	16%
Sugars	2.06g	34%
Dietary Fiber	4.31g	71%
Protein	6.18g	51%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	9%
Iron	1.1mg	25%
Calcium	14.1mg	6%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7.4

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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