Lemony Lentil Soup

(from Asaka’s recipe box)

Per serving: Calories, 330; Fat, 7 g; Cholesterol, 0 mg; Fiber, 11 g; Sodium, 300 mg; percent calories from fat, 11%; Number of 5 A Day Servings, 1

Categories: 5 A Day, healthy, not tried

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp, olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp, rosemary
  • 1-1/4 cup lentils, uncooked
  • 3 cups, water
  • 10 oz, package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 2 tsp, grated lemon peel
  • 1 Tbsp, lemon juice

Directions

  1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat, cook onions, garlic, and rosemary in oil until onions are translucent.

  2. Stir in lentils, water, and salt.

  3. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour.

  4. Stir in spinach, lemon peel, and lemon juice.

  5. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until spinach is tender.

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