RED LENTIL SOUP MIX

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Give your friends the gift of good health. Red lentils are a protein powerhouse, and loaded with folate, iron and fiber. Oh, and this soup tastes amazing, too. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 4 batches/4 cups per batch.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/4 cup dried minced onion
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 packages (1 pound each) dried red lentils
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth

Steps:

Combine the first 11 ingredients. Place 1-1/3 cups lentils in each of four 12-oz. jelly jars. Evenly divide onion mixture among small cellophane bags; place sealed bags inside jars, on top of lentils. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Yield: 4 batches., To prepare one batch: Rinse lentils and drain. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute carrot and celery in oil until tender. Add lentils, onion mixture and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1067mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 14g protein.