Lentil Soup Mix
This recipe makes 6 servings
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
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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