Recipe Details
Ingredients
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¼cupolive oil
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1onion, chopped
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2carrots, diced
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2stalkscelery, chopped
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2clovesgarlic, minced
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1bay leaf
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1teaspoondried oregano
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1teaspoondried basil
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2cupsdry lentils
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8cupswater
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1(14.5 ounce) cancrushed tomatoes
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½cupspinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
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2tablespoonsvinegar
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salt to taste
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ground black pepper to taste
Cooking Directions
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Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
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Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until lentils are tender, at least 1 hour.
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When ready to serve, stir in spinach and cook until it wilts.
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Stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper; taste and adjust as needed.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe8 | |
Calories349 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 10g |
13% |
Saturated Fat 1g |
7% |
Sodium 131mg |
6% |
Total Carbohydrate 48g |
18% |
Dietary Fiber 22g |
79% |
Total Sugars 3g |
|
Protein 18g |
37% |
Vitamin C 13mg |
15% |
Calcium 98mg |
8% |
Iron 6mg |
34% |
Potassium 970mg |
21% |
* 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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