Lentil & Root Veggie Soup
French green lentils and black lentils hold up well to long, slow cooking without becoming mushy. Save the rinds from used-up blocks of Parmesan in a resealable plastic bag or tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. They give soup broths a rich, savory flavor.
Source: EatingWell Magazine, Soup Cookbook
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Profile:
Ingredients
Directions
Tips
To make ahead: Chop celeriac, parsnips, carrot, celery and tomatoes and combine with onions and minced garlic. Refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Equipment: 5- to 6-quart slow cooker
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 3/4 cups
Per Serving:
187 calories; protein 13g; carbohydrates 28g; dietary fiber 5.7g; sugars 5.9g; fat 3.2g; saturated fat 1.4g; cholesterol 3.6mg; vitamin a iu 2868.7IU; vitamin c 15.1mg; folate 38.5mcg; calcium 132.9mg; iron 2.6mg; magnesium 32.9mg; potassium 644.6mg; sodium 527.9mg.
Exchanges:
3 vegetable, 1/2 lean protein, 1/2 medium-fat protein, 1/2 starch
