WHOLESOME LENTIL SOUP

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From "The Breast of Friends" cookbook. A nourishing and tasty soup - even the kids as for seconds!

Provided by CanadianFarmgal

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1 1/4 cups onions, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
1 (10 ounce) can undiluted tomato soup
2 cups lentils (washed)
2 cups carrots, chopped
2 cups yams or 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups packed fresh spinach, chopped

Steps:

  • Saute onions, celery and garlic in canola oil for 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients, except spinach. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Add spinach and simmer for 15 minute Serve hot.
  • Better the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.2, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 1630.5, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 13.5, Protein 16.5

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