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Lentil Soup Mix

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Lentil Soup Mix

This recipe makes 6 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per each of 6 servings: about -
cal 132
pro 7 g
total fat 2 g
sat. fat 0
carb 23 g
fibre 3 g
chol 2 mg
sodium 982 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 5
iron 16
vit A 4
vit C 22
folate 43

Lentils, rice and vegetable flakes make a colourful, healthy gift for vegetarians — or anyone who enjoys hearty soup. Look for the ingredients at bulk-food stores. Include a set of soup bowls and the recipe for Lentil Soup (see below) with this mix.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried green lentils or brown lentils
  • 1 cup dehydrated mixed vegetable flakes
  • 1/2 cup long grain rice
  • 1 tsp crumbled garlic flakes
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Preparation

In bowl, stir together lentils, vegetable flakes, rice, garlic flakes, thyme, marjoram, salt and pepper. Spoon into decorative airtight bag or jar. (Make-ahead: Store at room temperature for up to 2 months.)

Additional information :

Lentil Soup:

8 cups (2 L) vegetable or chicken stock (approx)
1/4 cup (50 mL) tomato paste
1-1/4 cups (300 mL) Lentil Soup Mix 
2 tbsp (25 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
1 green onion, sliced

In large saucepan, bring stock and tomato paste to boil. Add Lentil Soup Mix; reduce heat, cover and simmer, adding more stock or water if desired to thin soup, until lentils and rice are tender, about 30 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan and green onion.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: January 2003

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