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Why Is This Lentil Soup Weight-Loss-Friendly?
This green lentil soup features 9 grams of fiber per serving. Fiber is a key nutrient that helps you feel full for longer periods of time, so you're more likely to feel satisfied after eating a bowl of this delicious soup. Plus, fiber prevents your body from absorbing some of the calories in the foods you eat. Fiber also helps people maintain a healthier weight over time.
How to Store Lentil Soup
Lentil soup can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 5 days. To reheat, you can microwave the soup on High until warm.
Can You Freeze Lentil Soup?
Yes, lentil soup is easy to freeze. After the soup has cooled, portion and store it in freezer-safe containers. Freeze for up to 2 months. Be sure to label the containers so you can keep track of its freshness. Check out more tips for freezing soup.
Additional reporting by Alex Loh
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 cup chopped yellow onion
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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2 teaspoons ground turmeric
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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4 cups lower-sodium vegetable broth
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1 cup dry green lentils
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1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed
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¾ teaspoon salt
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1 cup chopped fresh spinach
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1 cup frozen green beans
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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Cilantro sprigs for garnish
Directions
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Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, turmeric, ginger and cumin; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in broth, lentils, chickpeas and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a simmer; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in spinach, green beans and lemon juice, stirring until the spinach wilts and the green beans are heated through, about 1 minute. Ladle the soup into 6 bowls; sprinkle with crushed red pepper and garnish with a sprig of cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
253 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
37g | Carbs |
12g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Serving Size about 1 cup | |
Calories 253 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 37g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 9g | 32% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 12g | 24% |
Total Fat 7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
Vitamin A 1570IU | 31% |
Sodium 479mg | 21% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.