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This "Flush the Fat Away" Lentil and Vegetable Soup is so flavorful!
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"Flush the Fat Away" Lentil and Vegetable Soup

If you're in need of a detox, this clean eating "Flush the Fat Away" Lentil and Vegetable Soup recipe will give you plenty of energy. These healthy ingredients bring nutrients and flavor to kickstart your diet plan.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: dairy-free, Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Plant-Based, Vegetarian
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 272kcal
Author: Gale Compton

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry lentils rinsed
  • 1 cup dry quinoa rinsed
  • 2 carrots shredded
  • 1 sweet potato cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 8 cups vegetable broth low-sodium (no sugar added)
  • 4 ounces diced green chilis can
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (more to taste)
  • 2 cups chard torn and packed, center stem removed
  • 1 avocado chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro fresh, chopped

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients, except last three (chard, avocado, and cilantro), to a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a low-boil and cover, leave the lid slighly ajar.
  • Cook until lentils and quinoa are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Add torn swiss card and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve and top with diced avocado and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 753mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6187IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 5mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3