Lentil Soup with AvocadoLentils are a great source of protein, omegas, and fiber. Adding lentils to any soup will boost the nutrition substantially.
They are easy to cook and delicious!
This simple soup boasts 64 grams of protein in the pot. It makes 4-6 servings. If serving 4, each serving has approximately 16 grams of protein. Not too shabby for those who need to know the protein count and macros. Want more protein? Garnish with 1 T hemp seeds for an additional boost!
Ingredients:
1 white onion, diced
3 carrots, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 c olive oil
1T fresh basil, minced
1 bay leaf
2 cans crushed tomatoes
3 c dry lentils
10 cups water
2 c spinach, sliced thinly
2T apple cider vinegar
dash sea salt
dash ground black pepper
1 avocado, sliced for topping
Optional: 1 T hemp seeds for garnish
Directions:
Add to large pot: oil, onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Once onion is tender add basil and bay leaf, then cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Add water, lentils and tomatoes. Boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for about an hour.
Add in spinach and vinegar. Cook until spinach is tender and wilts. Add in salt and pepper to taste. Dish, then add avocado slices as topping. Garnish with hemp seeds if desired.
Enjoy!
Live Life Optimally,
Kristie
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Kristie is a wife and mother of 4 and an athlete. She has been working in healthcare for more than 25 years. Kristie’s goal is to assist her patients to achieve and maintain an exceptional level of health and life-balance. She successfully blends prevention, optimization, hormone therapy, and age management with balanced and healthy living into her progressive wellness and integrative medical practice. Read more
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