Lentil Soup

This one is a favorite with my husband and kids.  I estimate the calories per bowl to be about 300 calories.  It’s super easy and fast to make, and I often make double and freeze half of it.

LENTIL SOUP RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

1 large white onion diced up

6-8 oz Strained Tomatoes (I use the jarred ones from Whole Foods)

4.5 cups of water

1.5 cups of red lentils (washed and rinsed)

1 teaspoon salt

Olive Oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Bring water to a boil in a medium pot; while that is warming up continue with steps 2 and 3.
2. Sautee the diced up onion in olive oil in a pan for about 4-5 min.
3. Add the strained tomatoes and let it boil for 1-2 minutes
4. Add the onion/tomato mix and the washed lentils to the boiling water.
5. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot.
6. Let the soup boil covered for 15 minutes
7. Put the soup through the blender or food processor.
8. Add salt, pepper and/or red pepper flakes to taste.