Spicy Lentil Soup

(makes 6 servings)

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  
• 1 medium onion, chopped
  
• 2 carrot, chopped
  
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
  
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  
• 4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
  
• 1 can (15 oz.) diced tomatoes
  
• 1 cup dried green or red lentils, picked over and rinsed
  
• ½ cup salsa verde
  

Preparation:

• In large-size saucepan over medium-high heat, heat oil then add onion, carrot and celery and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  
• Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add cumin and chili powder and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  
• Stir in broth, tomatoes (with juice), lentils and salsa. Bring to a boil
  
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, 10-15 minutes.
  
• Serve with a salad and thick slices of whole-grain bread.(optional)
  

Make 6 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving : 165 Calories, 8 g Protein, 27 g Carbohydrates, 7 g Dietary Fiber, 3 g Fat, 0.5 g Saturated Fat, 301 mg Sodium