ATTEMPTING TO DUPLICATE PROGRESSO LENTIL SOUP

Attempting to Duplicate Progresso Lentil Soup image

Provided by Barb 3663

Categories Vegan

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup celery, diced
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups lentils, washed and drained
5 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup frozen spinach

Steps:

Spray a stock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Saute' celery with salt until tender. Reduce heat to low and add garlic, ginger, and pepper. Cook until aromas are released, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Add lentils and cook an additional 3 minutes, constantly stirring so the beans are evenly cooked.
Add stock, tomato paste and spinach, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Stir soup regularly to ensure even cooking so the beans do not burn. When done, beans should be soft inside, with no chalkiness. Puree with stick blender to desired consistancey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.8, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 152.1, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 5.7