Directions:
- Soak lentils overnight. Drain.
- Place lentils in a large pot and cover with water or stock (approx. 4 1/2 cups). If using water, flavour with soup mix. Cover pot and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are cooked through.
- While lentils are cooking make croutons: Cut bread into small cubes. Coat the bread pieces with oil, salt & spices. Fry on med heat until crispy and golden brown on all sides. Lay on paper towel until ready to use. This will soak up some of the excess oil.
- Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup of cool water.
- Add dissolved cornstarch, salt and margarine to lentils. Cook for 5 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Soup with thicken.
- Serve hot, topped with fresh, home-made croutons.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 386.28 Kcal (1617 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 87.59 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 9.73g | 15% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 818.38mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 802.35mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbs | 53.73g | 18% | |
| Sugars | 1.85g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.19g | 101% | |
| Protein | 21.17g | 42% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.4mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 6.5mg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 70.5mg | 7% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 140 Kcal (586 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 31.75 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3.53g | 15% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 296.61mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 290.8mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbs | 19.47g | 18% | |
| Sugars | 0.67g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.13g | 101% | |
| Protein | 7.67g | 42% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 25.6mg | 7% | |
* 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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