Lentil Soup With Golden Beets And Rutabaga Food

BEEF LENTIL SOUP

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You can prepare this soup as the main course in a hearty lunch or dinner. On cold winter evenings here in New England, I've often enjoyed sipping a steaming mugful in front of our fireplacel. -Guy Turnbull, Arlington, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (46 ounces) tomato or V8 juice
4 cups water
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2 cups chopped cabbage
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed

Steps:

In a large stockpot, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; crumble meat; drain. Add the tomato juice, water, lentils, cabbage, carrots, celery, onion, green pepper, pepper, thyme and bay leaf., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until the lentils and vegetables are tender. Add spinach and heat through. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 661mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GOLDEN LENTIL SOUP

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A yummy, warming lentil soup. The carrots, red lentils and turmeric make it golden--a favorite at home and potlucks. Great with buttery golden crackers.

Provided by riversanctuary

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups dried red lentils
5 large onions, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
7 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground coriander
4 teaspoons ground cumin
olive oil
7 cups vegetable broth
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

Rinse lentils and then cover with water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. (Stir occasionally to prevent burning.) Cook, uncovered, for 9 minutes. Drain and place aside.
Chop carrots, celery, onion and garlic. (Using a food processor saves time if available).
In a large stockpot, saute the chopped onions, carrot, celery, garlic, turmeric, and cumin in olive oil until onions are translucent.
Transfer lentils and broth to the pot. Add coriander and salt and pepper to taste.
Bring soup to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.1, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 29.5, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 17.3, Sugar 6, Protein 14.1

GOLDEN LENTIL SOUP

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This is one of my family's favourite soups....their's 'cause it tastes good, mine 'cause it's so quick n easy and the ingredients are usually always on hand.

Provided by Stardustannie

Categories Grains

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup red lentil
6 cups water
4 chicken stock cubes (use vege stock for vegetarians)
4 carrots, Chopped
1 onion, Chopped
2 garlic cloves, Minced
2 teaspoons curry powder
cayenne (To Taste) (optional)

Steps:

Place all ingreidients in a large pot and bring to a boil.
Turn pot down to a simmer and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Puree them with a stab mixer or a blender till smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.2, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 1206.2, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 4, Protein 13.7