Ultimate Winter Soup: Hearty Lentil & Veggie Delight

This soup has very little fat, is cheap and easy to make and delicious. Our family practically lives on it in the winter and I usually double the recipe. Sprinkle grated cheddar on top if you wish. If you can’t hang around long enough for this to cook, put it in a slow cooker.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs

Servings:

Yield:

6 to 1 – cup servings

Ingredients

½cupred or green lentils
1cupchopped onion
1stalkcelery, chopped
2cupsshredded cabbage
1(28 ounce) canwhole peeled tomatoes, chopped
2cupschicken broth
3carrots, chopped
1clovegarlic, crushed
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonground black pepper
¼teaspoonwhite sugar
½teaspoondried basil
½teaspoondried thyme
¼teaspooncurry powder

Cooking Directions

Place the lentils into a stockpot or a Dutch oven and add water to twice the depth of the lentils. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse lentils; return them to the pot.
Add onion, celery, cabbage, tomatoes, chicken broth, carrots and garlic to the pot and season with salt, pepper, sugar, basil, thyme and curry. Cook, simmering for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until desired tenderness is achieved.

Cook’s Note:

Combine ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours, or on High for about 4 hours, or until lentils have broken down and vegetables are tender.

Easy Cleanup

Try using a liner in your slow cooker for easier cleanup.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories112
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g	1%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 938mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 25mg	123%
Calcium 86mg	7%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 590mg	13%

* 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.