Hearty Lentil Soup

Hearty Lentil Soup

Soup

Total time: 1 hour 10 mins

INGREDIENTS

2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups water
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
3/4 cup dry lentils, rinsed
3/4 cup pearl barley
2 cubes bouillon, any flavor
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
1 cup reduced-fat Swiss Cheese shreds (optional)
1 lb. extra firm tofu or ground turkey, browned (optional)

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INSTRUCTIONS

In a large pot, sauté celery, onion and garlic in olive oil until tender. Add water, tomatoes (with liquid), lentils, barley, bouillon, oregano, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until lentils and barley are almost tender.
Add carrots and tofu or browned ground turkey (optional); simmer for an additional 30 minutes or until carrots, lentils, and barley are tender.
Sprinkle each serving with cheese (optional), if desired.

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NOTES

Exchanges: 2.5 Carbohydrate; 1 Protein; 1 Fat

NUTRITION INFORMATION

SERVES: Exchanges: 2.5 Carbohydrate; 1 Protein; 1 Fat

CALORIES: 220

FAT: 4 g

CARBOHYDRATES: 37 g

SODIUM: 470 mg

FIBER: 7 g

PROTEIN: 8 g

CHOLESTEROL: 0 mg

APPETIZERS/SNACKS

BREAKFAST

ENTRÉE

DESSERT

PASTA

SOUP

SALAD

SIDE

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