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easy black bean and lentil soup
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Quick & Easy Black Bean and Lentil Soup

It's all about the beans in this delicious and nutritious soup.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy-free, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Plant-Based, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 232kcal
Author: Gale Compton

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 sweet onion or yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots finely diced
  • 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes can
  • 1 cup dry green lentils
  • 30 ounces black beans cans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt more or less to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth optional water or a combination of the two
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk canned

Instructions

  • In a large pot, over medium-low heat, add water and sauté diced onion until tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, stir and cover.
  • Bring soup to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until lentils and carrots are tender, approximately 30 minutes.
  • Garnish with (optional) diced avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 473mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 3g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 2
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 2
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 2