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Nutrition Facts
Easy Protein Power Lentil Soup Mugs
Amount per Serving
Calories
535
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6.7
g
10
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.1
g
7
%
Sodium
 
1476
mg
64
%
Carbohydrates
 
80.5
g
27
%
Fiber
 
38.8
g
162
%
Sugar
 
6.3
g
7
%
Protein
 
38
g
76
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Yield: 4 16oz

Ingredients:

  • 5 cups vegetable broth (or filtered water)
  • 2 1/2 cups dried lentils (red or green)
  • 1 cup white onion chopped
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup quinoa (optional) cooked

Directions:

  • You can easily create this recipe on a Stovetop or in an Instapot.

For the Stovetop

  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Add add ingredients to the boiling water (save quinoa if using this option).
  • Leave the heat up until the mixture begins to boil again and then reduce to a simmer.
  • Cover and let simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and serve in a mug garnished with fresh Italian parsley. If opting to boost the protein by adding quinoa scoop 1/4 cup on top of each serving and enjoy!
  • Refrigerate left-overs for use for up to 7 days. Freeze if you need to save for a later date!

For the Instapot

  • Place all ingredients into the pot.
  • Set for chili and allow to seal and start cooking under pressure.
  • When the timer beeps, let count up for 10 minutes.
  • Manually vent and remove the soup from the Instapot.
  • Serve warm garnished with fresh Italian parsley or topped with the optional quinoa.
  • Follow the same storage instructions as the Stovetop version.

Notes:

NOTES:
  • This soup makes an excellent filling chilled and mixed with chopped dark leafy greens like kale and spinach inside of a wrap!
  • Lentils are an easy plant based protein add-in for a week of powerful foods.
  • This recipe can be enjoyed as a side dish, an afternoon snack or a full meal. It can also be made in a double-batch and enjoyed for up to 7 days after preparing.
  • Lentils provide 18 grams of protein per serving and are rich in minerals.
  • One 8oz mug of this soup will provide 16 grams of protein plus a daily dose of magnesium, iron and folate.
The healthy carbohydrate provided by lentils actually works to help your body burn fat while providing energy.
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