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How To Make Lentil Soup (Brown or Green Lentils) Video
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- 4QT stockpot
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In this recipe, Chef Sydney shows you how to make a yummy lentil soup (brown or green lentils).
PREP AHEAD
- Pre-measure ingredients
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a heavy large saucepan add onion, lentils, and water.
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Add salt, lentils, water and onion to a pot
- Bring to boil over medium-high heat.
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Bring lentils to a boil
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender about 30 minutes.
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Cover the lentils and lower heat
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How to Make Lentils
Lentil Soup Nutritional Highlights
(The Stuff That Fuels Your Body!)
Lentils
Full of fiber and protein, this variety of legume is a nutritional superfood and contains a variety of different vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants including:
Full of fiber and protein, this variety of legume is a nutritional superfood and contains a variety of different vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants including:
- Polyphenols: Antioxidant that helps prevent cancer
- Vitamin B6: Helps to aid brain development and nervous system health
- Iron: Aids in a variety of bodily functions, including digestion, immune function, sleep, and concentration.
Onion
- Onions are rich in Vitamin C, Potassium, and fiber. These help to increase immune function, digestion and help maintain a healthy heart.