Italian Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups dried brown lentils , picked over and rinsed
7 cups water or 7 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tbsp dry red wine
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp light molasses or 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
salt
fresh ground black pepper
chopped green onion
red wine vinegar

Directions:

Add the lentils and water to a slow cooker; cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours.
In a skillet over medium heat, let the oil and butter heat together until the butter melts.
Add in the onion, celery, and carrots; stir/saute 5 minutes or until just softened.
Add in the garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Stir into the partially cooked lentils; cover and continue to cook on LOW for another 3-4 hours.
Stir in the wine, lemon juice, and molasses; season with salt and plenty of fresh black pepper.
Add water or broth to thin the soup if it is too thick.
Cover and continue to cook on LOW for another 30 minutes.
Ladle into bowls; serve hot topped with chopped green onion and a drizzle of vinegar.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	471.98 Kcal (1976 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.49g	18%
Cholesterol	10.18mg	3%
Sodium	47.46mg	2%
Potassium	1155.21mg	25%
Total Carbs	66.5g	22%
Sugars	7.53g	30%
Dietary Fiber	31.18g	125%
Protein	25.66g	51%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	8%
Iron	8mg	44%
Calcium	114.6mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	103.03 Kcal (431 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.51g	18%
Cholesterol	2.22mg	3%
Sodium	10.36mg	2%
Potassium	252.18mg	25%
Total Carbs	14.52g	22%
Sugars	1.64g	30%
Dietary Fiber	6.81g	125%
Protein	5.6g	51%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	1.7mg	44%
Calcium	25mg	11%

* 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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