Hearty Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups lentils , sorted and rinsed
3 tbsp margarine
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (i used 1 can diced and 1 can stewed) or 1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes ( i used 1 can diced and 1 can stewed)
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrot
3 garlic cloves, chopped (i used a bit of minced garlic)
8 -9 cups chicken broth (i just use the powder from telma) or 8 -9 cups bouillon
2 tbsp juice
1 1/2 tbsp dark brown sugar (didn'tsp use it)
1 tbsp red wine vinegar (didn'tsp use)
1 -2 tsp salt (didn'tsp use)
pepper (i put a lot in)
fresh dill weed (to garnish , didn'tsp use)

Directions:

Soak the lentils in water to cover for at least 3 hours; drain. Heat margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat and saute tomatoes, onion, celery, carrots, and garlic for 10 minutes or until tender. Add broth. Bring to a boil. Add lentils and reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in lemon juice, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper to tast. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Garnish with dill weed. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	345.76 Kcal (1448 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.04g	8%
Sodium	1437.07mg	60%
Potassium	1146.71mg	24%
Total Carbs	52.65g	18%
Sugars	6.94g	28%
Dietary Fiber	24.38g	98%
Protein	20.18g	40%
Vitamin C	28.7mg	48%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	6.3mg	35%
Calcium	90.3mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	80.26 Kcal (336 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.17g	8%
Sodium	333.6mg	60%
Potassium	266.2mg	24%
Total Carbs	12.22g	18%
Sugars	1.61g	28%
Dietary Fiber	5.66g	98%
Protein	4.68g	40%
Vitamin C	6.7mg	48%
Iron	1.5mg	35%
Calcium	21mg	9%

* 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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