Meatless Lentil Soup – $.27/serving

[farmkat]

Meatless Lentil Soup

This has been my husband’s favorite soup our whole 30-year married life. He enjoys taking a thermos of it to work during the winter. It’s delicious served with warm biscuits or bread. – Janet Chase Berrien Springs, Michigan

Prep: 15 min.
Cook: 35 min.
Yield: 8 servings (3 qt)

2 large carrots, halved and sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
10 cups water
1 pkg. (16 oz) dried lentils, rinsed
4 small red potatoes, diced
2 bay leaves
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

In a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook the carrots, celery and onion over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Stir in the water, lentils, potatoes, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-35 minutes or until lentils are tender. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition facts: 1 ½ cups equals 245 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 61 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 19 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Source: This was printed in the newest Taste of Home Healthy Cooking magazine October/November 2012. They give a per serving cost of $.27. – if they base it on the 8 servings they give, that’s $2.16 total for the recipe. You could probably extend this out by adding in more potatoes.
I have not tried this recipe yet.
Kathy

[Wrinkleyold]

This sounds wonderful! What do you serve with it? Thanks

[Wrinkleyold]

Oops, I shoulda read the top! LOL biscuits sound good.

[FreebieQueen]

I love this recipe but we occasionally add about 2 tsp of turmeric during the winter months, just for the added kick and health benefits. Delicious, filling and healthy. 🙂

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