SATISFYING LENTIL SOUP

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Packed with a combination of flavorful ingredients, this heart healthy soup packs 15 g of fiber into each serving, and we're sure you'll go back for seconds! Edna Hoffman - Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

4 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
5 cups water
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 package (16 ounces) dried lentils, rinsed
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute the carrots, celery and onion in oil until tender. Add the ginger, curry, garlic, cumin and coriander; cook and stir 1 minute longer. , Add the water, broth and lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-55 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in the cilantro, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges