Lentil Quinoa Soup
| 11 |
25 |
152 |
| Ingredients |
Minutes |
Calories |
|
| Prep |
Cook |
Servings |
| 5 min |
20 min |
3
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A hearty and nutritious soup!
Ingredients
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1 tsp
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Extra virgin olive oil
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1 medium
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Yellow onion
(chopped)
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2 clove(s)
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Garlic
(minced)
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1 tsp
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Oregano, dried
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1/4 cup
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Quinoa, uncooked
(rinsed)
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1/4 cup
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Red lentils, raw
(rinsed)
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1 cup
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Water
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1 medium
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Tomato
(chopped)
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1 leaf
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Bay leaf
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1 1/2 cup
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Vegetable stock/broth
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2 tbsp
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Parsley, fresh
(chopped)
|
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat and add onion, garlic, oregano.
- Cook, stirring for about 5 minutes or until onion is softened.
- Stir in lentils and quinoa to coat.
- Pour in broth and water, chopped tomato, and bay leaf, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer on low for about 20 minutes or until lentils and quinoa are tender.
- Remove bay leaf and serve sprinkled with parsley. Alternatively, use an immersion blender and puree until smooth and stir in parsley to serve.
Notes:
Quick Tips
- Serve lentil soup with a side salad from @mealgarden selection of salad recipes
Nutrition Facts
Per Portion
Calories
152
Calories from fat
27.3
Calories from saturated fat
14.5
Total Fat
3.0 g
Saturated Fat
1.6 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat
6.8 g
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
481 mg
Potassium
358 mg
Total Carbohydrate
27.2 g
Dietary Fiber
5.5 g
Sugars
3.4 g
Protein
6.7 g
Dietary servings
Per Portion
| Grain |
0.7 |
| Meat Alternative |
0.3 |
| Vegetables |
1.3 |
Energy sources
