Clean Eating Lentil Soup

by The Gracious Pantry on May 15, 2010

 

Clean Eating Lentil Soup

This amazing recipe is one I grew up with. My grandmother always made lentils for me, so I eventually began to associate them with “comfort food”. I loved them especially because they were always served with a bratwurst or some other German sausage.

When I moved to Germany, I was pleased as punch to find that they made their lentils the same way. So now, I’m happy to share this fabulous recipe with you. While the sausages may not be part of a clean eating plan, I promise, you don’t really need them for this tasty dish.

Note: Some folks like to soak their lentils overnight. I’ve never soaked any beans or legumes I’ve ever cooked. I don’t see the point. So do whatever comes naturally for you.

Clean Eating Lentil Soup
(Makes 10 servings)

Ingredients
10 cups water
2 cups green lentils
1 tbsp. onion powder
2 tsp. paprika
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Salt to taste (not included in nutritional data below)

Crock Pot Directions

  • Place all ingredients in a crock pot.
  • Cook on low for 5-8 hours.
  • Note: Get to know your crock pot! Some newer models will cook in shorter time allotments, while older models tend to need more time (up to 1-2 hours!) Adjust cooking times appropriately.

Stove Top Directions

Step 1 – Place all ingredients in a large pot, and bring to a boil.

Step 2 – Reduce heat slightly to keep a nice soft rolling boil without having it cook over.

Step 3 – Cook until the lentils are completely soft.

Eat and Enjoy!

Munchkin Helpers:

If you have little ones, here’s how they can help (With close supervision, of course).

Let your kids put everything in the pot. They can help stir occasionally with supervision too. Just be careful when you serve these. They stay hot for a long time! Add an ice cube to your child’s bowl if they are really hungry.

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Nutritional Content
1 serving = 1 cup

Calories: 239
Total Fat: 1 gm
Saturated Fats: 0 gm
Trans Fats: 0 gm
Cholesterol: 0 gm
Sodium: 6 mg
Carbohydrates: 42 gm
Dietary fiber: 16 gm
Sugars: 5 gm
Protein: 18 gm
Estimated Glycemic Load: 14

Nutritional Information estimated at Nutritiondata.com. Data may not be accurate.

Caution: Any time a child is in the kitchen, they will require close supervision. Munchkin Helpers suggestions should be applied with common sense to your own child, taking their own capabilities into account. Do not assume that because it says here that your child can do something, that they can, in fact do it. Please use common sense when in the kitchen with your child(ren).

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  • http://annajohnston.com.au Anna Johnston

    Hi Tiffany
    I’ve just come across you on Twitter & have been pouring over your recipes. I’ve never been ‘into’ lentils but you make it sound so great – even calling it ‘comfort food’! I’m going to try this clean eating lentil soup recipe.
    I’d love to keep in touch. Are you on Facebook? If so, come on over & we’ll keep in touch.
    Cheers
    Anna
    PS: http://facebook.com/thehospitalityguru

  • http://www.thegraciouspantry.com The Gracious Pantry

    Hi Anna!

    Let me know what you think about the lentils. They are honestly comfort food for me. My grandma always made them for me on cold winter days. I’d come in wet from walking home from school in the rain and have a big bowl of hot, steamy lentils waiting for me. It was fabulous!

    Hope you enjoy them!
    (Following you on FB now)

    Take care.

  • trude wofford

    I love lentils and will try this recipe of your very soon

  • http://www.thegraciouspantry.com The Gracious Pantry

    Trude – Thanks! It’s one of my favorites.

  • http://www.justaddwhine-andwine.com/ Michele M

    This looks so good, it is going on the list for next week- my husband loves Lentils!

  • Lydia maripoza75

    I love lentils to my grandma use to make them for me too. Will give your recipe a try sounds good ;)

  • http://www.thegraciouspantry.com The Gracious Pantry

    Lydia – Great! Let me know how you like them!

  • Julie

    Happened upon your site a week ago. Tried this recipe tonight and it ROCKS!! Thanks so much for sharing!! :)

  • http://www.thegraciouspantry.com The Gracious Pantry

    Julie – Fabulous! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! It’s definitely a family favorite for us.

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