Lentil Vegetable Soup

FEBRUARY 2025 RECIPE OF THE MONTH Lentil Vegetable Soup INGREDIENTS • 1 cup lentils (dry) • 5 cups water • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil • 1 Tbsp. onion (finely chopped) • 1 cup canned low-sodium tomato sauce • ½ tsp. garlic powder • 1 tsp. salt • ¼ tsp. black pepper • 1 bay leaf • 1 celery stalk (chopped) • 2 Tbsp. vinegar DIRECTIONS 1. Sort the lentils. 2. Place the lentils in a deep pot with water. Bring to a boil and add all ingredients except vinegar. 3. Reduce heat and cover. 4. Cook slowly for 1 hour, adding more water if necessary. 5. Add the vinegar. 6. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Makes: 6 Servings NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (1 Serving) Calories 169 Dietary Fiber 8 g Total fat 6 g Total sugars 4 g Saturated Fat 1 g Added Sugars Included 3 g Sodium 415 mg Protein 9 g Carbohydrate 22 g