Hearty Lentil Soup

Gluten Free
Health score
46%
Hearty Lentil Soup
62 min.
2
383kcal

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Warm up your day with a bowl of Hearty Lentil Soup, a delicious and nutritious dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. This gluten-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients. Imagine the comforting aroma of simmering lentils, fresh vegetables, and savory smoked Polish sausage wafting through your kitchen, inviting you to take a seat and enjoy a satisfying meal.

With a preparation time of just 62 minutes, this soup is ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. The combination of tender lentils, vibrant carrots, and crunchy celery creates a delightful texture, while the addition of beer and chicken broth enhances the depth of flavor, making each spoonful a delightful experience. Topped with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, this dish not only warms your body but also your soul.

Whether you’re looking for a hearty main course or a comforting side dish, this Hearty Lentil Soup is sure to please. It’s a wonderful way to incorporate more plant-based ingredients into your diet without sacrificing taste. So gather your ingredients, grab your saucepan, and let’s get cooking! Your taste buds will thank you for this delightful culinary adventure.

Ingredients

  • cups chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
  • 12 ounces chicken broth canned
  • 0.5 cup lentils dried rinsed
  • 0.5 cup carrots sliced
  • 0.5 cup celery stalks chopped
  • 0.3 cup onion chopped
  • ounces kielbasa smoked fully cooked thinly sliced
  • tablespoon basil dried fresh chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • small bay leaves dried
  • tablespoons parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Heat broth, beer and lentils to boiling in 2-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender but not mushy.
  2. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese.
  3. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove bay leaf.
  5. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories383kcal
Protein24.47%
Fat35.44%
Carbs40.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
95.22
Glycemic Load
5.24
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
30.590869299096%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.17mg
Apigenin
0.72mg
Luteolin
0.3mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
4.23mg
Gallocatechin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:383.21kcal
19.16%
Fat:15.2g
23.39%
Saturated Fat:5.37g
33.57%
Carbohydrates:38.69g
12.9%
Net Carbohydrates:21.61g
7.86%
Sugar:5.46g
6.06%
Cholesterol:42.22mg
14.07%
Sodium:2010.44mg
87.41%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.62g
47.24%
Vitamin A:5548.42IU
110.97%
Fiber:17.08g
68.32%
Folate:256.35µg
64.09%
Manganese:1.16mg
58.17%
Vitamin B1:0.76mg
50.42%
Vitamin K:48.68µg
46.36%
Iron:6.56mg
36.42%
Phosphorus:351.01mg
35.1%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
28.43%
Zinc:3.9mg
26.03%
Potassium:893.08mg
25.52%
Magnesium:93.43mg
23.36%
Vitamin B6:0.46mg
22.95%
Selenium:15.18µg
21.69%
Copper:0.43mg
21.25%
Vitamin B3:4.12mg
20.62%
Calcium:163.42mg
16.34%
Vitamin B5:1.46mg
14.64%
Vitamin B12:0.57µg
9.42%
Vitamin C:6.73mg
8.15%
Vitamin E:0.92mg
6.14%