Diabetes-friendly lunch

Mediterranean Lentil Soup

Name: Mediterranean Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: european
Ingredients: 200 g brown lentils (rinsed); 100 g carrot (diced); 100 g celery (diced); 400 g canned tomatoes (chopped); 1000 ml vegetable broth; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper

A hearty lentil soup with Mediterranean flavors.

Prep 10 minCook 30 minServes 4

Nutrition per serving

35g

Carbs

10g

Fiber

Sugar

12g

Protein

Fat

250

Calories

Estimated values per serving.

Ingredients

200 g brown lentils (rinsed)
100 g carrot (diced)
100 g celery (diced)
400 g canned tomatoes (chopped)
1000 ml vegetable broth
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Method

1
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
2
Add garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened.
3
Stir in lentils, tomatoes, broth, oregano, salt, and pepper.
4
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
5
Serve warm.

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