After traveling and road tripping recently, I felt like I needed a huge bowl of vitamins!
So, I made this delicious Lentil Soup. If you have never had Lentils before, this might be a nice way to introduce yourself to them. Lentils can be compared to beans and are in the legume family. They are rich with soluble and insoluble fiber. Typically they are flavorless but will absorb any flavors you pair with them. Usually when I make soups, I toss in just about anything I have in the fridge and lots of spices!! Here is how I made this yummy soup!
Amy's Lentil Soup
2 Tbs. Olive Oil
1 15oz can of diced tomatoes or fresh tomatos
1 large onion chopped
1 tsp. Mrs. Dash Onion and Garlic Seasoning
1 tsp. Cumin (add more to taste preference)
1tsp. Chili Powder (add more to taste preference)
3 Celery Stalks Chopped to bite size
3 Med. Carrots Chopped to bite size
3 Full Leaves of Kale Chopped (remove ribs before chopping)
1 32oz Box of Broth (I used Chicken or Vegetable Broth)
1 Cup of Lentils
Fresh Herbs (I used Oregano and Sage that we had grown)
Pepper and Salt(sparingly) to taste
Hot Sauce for a kick!
Step. 1- Add Olive Oil to a large stock pot on Med-High heat and add Onion, Diced Tomatoes, and Spices. Cook until you start to smell the spices about 5 mins.
Step. 2-Add in Celery, Carrots, and Kale. Cook stirring about 3 minutes.
Step. 3-Add Broth and Lentils to pot.
Bring pot to a boil on Med-High heat then reduce heat to Med-Low, cover and cook for appox. 45 minutes stirring occasionally until Lentils are tender.
Step. 4- Stir in any fresh herbs you like or hot sauce just before serving.
This meal is very low calorie and packed full of vitamins. Make sure you drink lots of water with this meal to help aid in digestion. :)
Grilled Cheeses pair mighty well with this soup too! :)
