Diet Food: Red Lentil Soup Recipe (Low Fat)

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INGREDIENTS

• 250 g (8 oz) split red lentils
• 1 leek, sliced
• 2 large carrots, sliced
• 1 celery stick, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, crushed (optional)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1.2 litres (2 pints) Vegetable Stock
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Pepper

TO GARNISH

• Very low-fat natural yogurt
• Snipped fresh chives or finely chopped fresh parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Place all the ingredients except the garnish in a large saucepan, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the lentils and all the vegetables are tender.

2 Allow the soup to cool slightly and remove the hay leaf. Puree the soup in batches in a food processor or blender until smooth.

3 Return the soup to a clean saucepan, season with pepper, and heat through. To serve, transfer to heated soup plates or bowls, garnishing each portion with a swirl of yogurt and a sprinkling of chives or parsley.

NUTRITION FACTS

• Calories: 140 Kcal
• Protein: 10 g
• Fat: 1 g
• Carbs: 25 g