Protein packed pureed lentil soup

[italianlady13 80]

1 medium bag of lentils (any colour)

1 large onion

1/4 bag of baby carrots chopped

5 cloves of garlic minced

2 tsp of cayenne pepper

2-3 boullian cubes

2-3 tsps of olive oil

1. Rinse lentils and drain

2. Place lentils in a stock pot and cover with Water until fully covered. Bring to a boil allow to boil for 20 minutes, turn down the heat and simmer on low heat for an additional 30 minutes. Sprinkle over cayenne pepper. Put in boullian cubes.

3. In a frying pan, heat oil, put in chopped onions and garlic. Sautee over medium heat until onions are clear. Add chopped carrots and cook until carrots are brown and onions carmelized.

4. Put onion/carrot/garlic mix and simmer another 15 minutes.

5. Put the cooked lentils with carrots, garlic and onion mix in a blender blend up. If too thick add some warm Water to dilute.

Lentils are calorie rich yielding about 226 per serving (1 cup) but they pack in the protein! Enjoy.

[wishes 125]

What about carbs and Protein per 1 cup?

[virtygirl 11]

What about carbs and Protein per 1 cup?

There are 18g of Proteins to about 1 1/2 cups; Carbs 40g; dietary Fiber 16g and 4g of sugar.

[italianlady13 80]

Protein is 18 grams....carbs (take a deep breath) 40 grams.

Keep in mind this is for the puree stage for those of us who are not able to eat much at all.....the carbs will give some energy for those who feel like they are half dead. Of course after puree stage is over then it's low carb time:)

[feedyoureye 3,087]

Subtract the Fiber from the carb number to find usable carbs.... 24 carbs....

Protein is 18 grams....carbs (take a deep breath) 40 grams.

Keep in mind this is for the puree stage for those of us who are not able to eat much at all.....the carbs will give some energy for those who feel like they are half dead. Of course after puree stage is over then it's low carb time:)

[italianlady13 80]

excellent point, never thought of it! Now I don't feel so guilty eating my lentils....

Subtract the fiber from the carb number to find usable carbs.... 24 carbs....

[Just-A-Gem 86]

Let's not forget that there is no chance at all that you'll be getting in a 1.5 cup serving. LOL. I love lentil Soup. I plan to enjoy it very mush. *pun intended*

[feedyoureye 3,087]

excellent point, never thought of it! Now I don't feel so guilty eating my lentils....

I made lentils last night from reading this! I am a vegetarian, so I gotta get in the Protein where I may. I cooked them with onion, raisins, TVP for extra Protein and moroccan spices... yum!

[myrori 55]

I was going to say, even a whole cup of Soup at 8 months is pushing it! Now I wonder about adding some ground turkey to this to push the protien over the edge????

[italianlady13 80]

Let's not forget that there is no chance at all that you'll be getting in a 1.5 cup serving. LOL. I love lentil Soup. I plan to enjoy it very mush. *pun intended*

Mine turned out rather thick and I had like maybe 1/2 a cup and was stuffed. I can get in alot of Soups like pureed veg soup but this one was a bit more difficult as it was much thicker. Turkey sounds good to add or maybe even some ground beef?

[ellemarie 196]

Ground beef isn't my friend yet! Ground turkey seems to go down better. This Soup is way thicker BUT way more Protein so it is worth it. I would imagine it would keep you feeling full longer as well.

[razrbakcrzy 9]

instead of using Water or cows milk to thin, try using soy milk for the extra Protein push....