Deliciously Simple Lentil Soup Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2(32 ounce) containerschicken broth

  • 2cupsdry lentils

  • 1mediumonion, diced

  • ¼cuptomato paste

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1tablespoonground cumin

Cooking Directions

  1. Bring chicken broth, lentils, onion, tomato paste, garlic, and cumin to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until lentils are soft, 30 to 45 minutes.

Tips

You can add sliced, shredded, or diced cooked chicken to the soup during the last few minutes of cooking if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories156
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
1g
1%
Saturated Fat
0g
1%
Sodium
69mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
28g
10%
Dietary Fiber
10g
36%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
12g
23%
Vitamin C
5mg
5%
Calcium
37mg
3%
Iron
5mg
27%
Potassium
565mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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