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Lentil Soup

January 30, 2026 by Dinner Tonight

Nothing says comfort like a bowl of delicious lentil soup! Hearty, flavorful, and packed with plant-based protein and fiber.  This soup is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. 


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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 6 ounce can tomato paste unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound brown lentils
  • 1 quart Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
  • 28 ounces canned tomatoes low sodium
  • 28 ounces water
  • 1 cup baby kale chopped
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Clean and prep your area.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in carrots, garlic, celery and onion. Cook until vegetables are soft and lightly golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes making sure all the paste is dissolved into the soup.
  4. Stir in vegetable broth, water and lentils. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the lentils are tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
  5. Stir in kale and cook for 7 minutes.
  6. Serve and ENJOY!!
  7. Tips: This Lentil Soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days and in the freezer for up to three months.
Recipe Notes

Lentil Soup

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 cup
servings per container 8

Amount per serving
Calories	200					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	9	g			12	%	
Saturated Fat	1.5	g			8	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	540	mg			23	%	
Total Carbohydrate	25	g			9	%	
Dietary Fiber	8	g			29	%	
Total Sugars	8	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	7	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	91	mg			8	%	
Iron	4	mg			20	%	
Potassium	707	mg			15	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: lentil, lentils, soup, soups, vegetable broth, Vegetarian

Mushroom Rice

March 31, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Mushroom Rice is a hearty and delicious, easy-to-pull-together side dish! For a full meal, serve as a side dish or top with seasoned ground beef or roasted chicken. 

 


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Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 Medium Celery Stalks Diced
  • 1 Medium White Onion Diced
  • 1 Teaspoon garlic clove Minced
  • 8 Ounces Brown Mushroom Sliced
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Italian herb blend Salt Free
  • 2 Cups Dry Long Grain Brown Rice
  • 4 Cups Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
Servings: 1/2 Cup Servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area, and rinse all vegetables before dicing.
  2. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Sautee celery, onion, garlic, and mushrooms until just beginning to soften.
  3. Add the Italian herb blend and rice, and heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add the vegetable broth and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce to a simmer and cover for between 30-45 minutes until rice is tender and broth is absorbed. Check your rice package directions for more exact time recommendations.
  5. Remove from heat and fluff rice up. Cover and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
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Recipe Notes:

Vegetable Broth- Low Sodium may contain added sugars 

½ cup serving of Mushroom Rice includes approximately 0.5 grams or 1 % Daily Value of Added Sugars 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: brown rice, garlic, italian, low sodium, mushrooms, onion, side dish, vegetable broth

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