Greek-Style Lentil Soup
Contributed by: Ann Fittante of Preventions The Sugar Solution
Reprinted from: Prevention's The Sugar Solution: Weight Gain? Memory Lapse? Mood Swings? Fatigue? Your Symptoms Are Real -- And Your Solution is Here by the Editors of Prevention magazine with Ann Fittante, MS, RD.
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
- 9 cups water
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large carrots, cut into 1/4" pieces
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 11/2 cups tomato puree
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh marjoram or oregano (optional)
Directions:
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine the lentils, water, garlic, carrots, onions, thyme, pepper, and rosemary.
Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Stir in the tomato puree, salt, and cinnamon and simmer for 20 minutes to blend the flavors. Remove from the heat and stir in the oil, vinegar, and marjoram or oregano (if using).
Author
Ann Fittante, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator for the Joslin Diabetes Center affiliate at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, where she resides. She also is an adjunct faculty member for Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington.
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Serving Size: Makes 6 Servings (about 10 cups)
Nutritional Information: Per Serving: 351 calories, 23 g protein, 55 g carbohydrates, 5 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 434 mg sodium, 26 g dietary fiber; Diet Exchanges: l 1/2, vegetable, 2 bread; Carb Choices: 4
