LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP

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"Here is one good-for-you dish that our kids really enjoy," Joy Maynard writes from St. Ignatius, Montana. Serve this tasty soup as a hearty meatless entree...or pair it with a favorite sandwich.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
1/2 cup tomato juice
1 can (5-1/2 ounces) spicy hot V8 juice
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
1 medium tomato, cubed
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 celery rib, sliced

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Add the potato, tomato, carrot and celery; cover and simmer 30 minutes longer or until rice and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges