Lentils & Carrot Soup


Serves: 5
Total Calories: 116

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 large carrots, sliced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dried lentils
2 1/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
sea salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add onion, and sauté until soft. add carrots and garlic; sauté 2 more minutes. add lentils, then broth. Mix in marjoram, salt and pepper. Cover lentils and simmer until tender and broth is almost absorbed. Add water, if you prefer a soupier soup.


Fun Fact: Carrots are usually sold without their tops because the tops draw moisture from the roots. Many people buy carrots with tops to ensure the product is fresh, but that’s not a good idea. For carrots to last longer, the tops should be removed.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 116
Calories from Fat: 48

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