Hearty Lentil Soup

Submitted on Mon, Jan. 15th at 5:56 pm by cat

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This satisfying, warming soup is naturally high in iron and fiber.

Related Program/Phase: Phase I: Detox
Cuisine: Italian
Main Ingredient: Vegetables
Meal / Course: Main Course
Special Considerations: Low Fat, Meatless, One Dish Meal, Quick-and-Easy, High Fiber, Low Sodium, Low/No Sugar, Low Cholesterol
Food Allergies: Dairy-free, Soy-free, Corn-free, Egg-free, Peanut-free, Tree Nut-free, Shellfish-free, Nightshade-free, Wheat/Gluten-free

Preparation Time: 0 hr, 20 min
Cook Time: 1 hr, 0 min
Total Time: 1 hr, 20 min

Serving size: 10 bowls

Ingredients

2 cups dry green or brown lentils

4 - 6 cups water

2 cups gluten free organic chicken broth

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

4 cloves garlic, chopped

2 medium onions, diced

4 celery stalks, finely chopped

6 slender carrots, scraped and sliced thinly into coins

Approximately 4 ounces frozen chopped spinach

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon chili powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Broth

Submitted on Tue, Jan. 16th at 5:38 am by nutritionist

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Cat,

How many ounces in the broth? Is there a specific brand you use? Pacific?

Can't wait to try it!

Kathie

Broth

Submitted on Fri, Jan. 19th at 6:44 am by cat

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Hi Kathie:

I usually make my own stock, so I don't have a specific brand to recommend. One 15.5 ounce can is enough. If someone is a vegetarian and wants to make it without it, the broth can be replaced with equal water. I just like adding it because it makes it richer.

When dairy is back in the diet, a grating of some good quality parmesean cheese makes it even more delicious!

I have been eating this soup all week and I never tire of it! Hope you like it as much as I do.

Cat

brand of commercial stock

Submitted on Fri, Mar. 6th at 2:19 am by gottabook

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Kathie,

I've used Pacific & Imagine brands for years. Recently I discovered the best rated Kitchen Basics, whose chicken stock is gluten-free. So far I think it's closest to homemade stock, which is ideal, but not always possible. Other brands seem simply to be broth, rather than a true stock, flat in flavor, and full of additives not meant for our bodies. Since I am a complete newbie here, but not new to the danger of (oftentimes hidden) gluten, I am uncertain whether the ingredients are all acceptable to phase I dietary guidelines. Here is the link for you to check it out yourself:

http://www.kitchenbasics.net/index.htm

Unless you are a vegetarian/vegan, this might be right up your alley.

Cheers~

Andrea

This is ideal for my family

Submitted on Sat, Oct. 31st at 2:23 pm by dew_drops

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This is ideal for my family . I am gonna make more quantity of this soup for a small gettogether function this weekend.

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I made this yesterday :)

Submitted on Mon, Jan. 22nd at 7:44 am by Pollyanna

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I made this yesterday and it's wonderful! I had a bowl for lunch and another one for dinner. I added a small piece of Kombu for a few minutes to help take the gas out of the beans.

Thanks for sharing the recipe!

Pollyanna

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Kombu?

Submitted on Mon, Jan. 22nd at 9:13 am by cat

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Hi Pollyanna:

Glad you liked the soup! But, my ignorance is showing: what's Kombu?

Cat

A Sea Vegetable - Kelp

Submitted on Mon, Jan. 22nd at 10:43 am by Pollyanna

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It's a sea vegetable...It helps make beans more digestible.

A Sea Vegetable - Kelp

Submitted on Mon, Jan. 22nd at 10:43 am by Pollyanna

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It's a sea vegetable...It helps make beans more digestible.

I primarily use the kombu

Submitted on Mon, Jan. 22nd at 11:08 am by Catowner

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I primarily use the kombu for the minerals, as I am not that fond of the other seaweeds. I don't know about the digestibility factor as I find that if I pre-soak the beans and throw the soaking water away that I don't have any problems. But after cooking the beans I chop the kombu up very finely and throw it back in with the beans. It tends to dissolve and you don't know it is there. It works best with the darker colored beans. If you are making navy bean soup and want it to stay light colored then I won't use the kombu.

I started the Ultra Simple Diet yesterday. Would like the meals

Submitted on Sat, Dec. 1st at 2:07 pm by Dag

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I am female 5'5 160lb vegetarian 76 years old I have a lot of pain No energy all weght is in hip and tummy

pain and no energy

Submitted on Tue, Oct. 28th at 3:38 pm by ginnyfisher

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Your profile struck me as very close to my own. I am 62 years old, female and am 5 feet tall. 5 months ago I had no energy and weighed 155#. I went on a high raw diet to treat my arthritis and now am full of energy and this morning weighed 133.8 I am joining Ultra-Metabolism to finish healing my joints. Dr. Hyman is right on with his program. Good luck to you! Ginny Fisher

Simple! Delicious! Simply Delicious!! Thanks!!!

Submitted on Tue, Jan. 8th at 9:33 pm by Lanternshine

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I'll never have to buy Progresso again!

I'm so glad you like it!

Submitted on Wed, Jan. 9th at 7:38 am by cat

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Hi Lanternshine!

It's kind of scary how our culture has bought into the canned and processed food route for most of our meals, isn't it? I pick up a can of Progresso or any other soup at the grocery store and I can't make myself buy it. First, the cost is ridiculous (but you are paying for convenience, I suppose) and second, the amount of sodium and fat in most products just sickens me!

I will be forever grateful to Dr. Hyman and his wonderful staff for their part in my improving health. Every day I use my kitchen as a test lab, using all the fresh, healthy ingredients on our list. I made a pretty good all-bean chili last night!

Enjoy the soup!

Cat

Thanks for sharing

Submitted on Mon, Oct. 19th at 1:50 am by mechanix

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Thanks for sharing this..Great post!

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Add diced carrots. It's

Submitted on Fri, Mar. 21st at 7:38 am by tara0707

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Add diced carrots. It's great.

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Submitted on Sat, Apr. 26th at 1:56 pm by sundontshine

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This soup is great using the detox broth rather than chicken broth.

Lentil Soup

Submitted on Sun, Jul. 27th at 5:51 am by terry Lea

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Thanks for submitting your recipie. It just reminded me of how much I love lentil soup and to make it again. This time I may add some brown rice on the side. I take my lunch to work everyday and this sounds great. I just read in my Natural alternative mag. that I am a "Veda" personality, and I should stick with warm foods. So, this will be a great start for me.

No Chicken Broth

Submitted on Mon, Mar. 2nd at 1:14 am by indiacarless

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I'm going to try making this with Imagine's No Chicken broth as I am a vegan.

Interesting info about the Kombu as I only knew as using it as a salting ingredient.

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Submitted on Mon, Apr. 20th at 6:47 am by excited1

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I'm going to try your soup. Just purchased a 16oz bag of green lentils yesterday! I was wondering where I would get a good receipe. Thanks, Mel

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Submitted on Sun, Jul. 19th at 5:24 am by roberta350

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New memeber from Germany.

I love lentil soup and made some on UltraBroth during the preparation week. I always use savory, it goes great with all kinds of vegetables and legumes. I also added some carrots and half a kohlrabi. This receipe also works with beans (which I don't like and yellow split peas.

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