Try this delicious lentil soup recipe from YMCA Fitness Instructor Adrian. It’s packed with veggies and protein 👌

Lentil soup

YIELDS: 4 SERVINGS
PREP TIME: 5 MINS
COOK TIME: 30 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 35 MINS

CALORIES PER PORTION: 447KCAL  

NUTRITIONAL BREAKDOWN PER PORTION:

• PROTEIN: 19.6g
• FIBER: 11.1g
• CARBS: 70g
• Also contains: Vitamin A, B6, B12, C, D, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium

INGREDIENTS

• 1 onion
• 1 carrot
• ½ red bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 ½ litres of water
• 1 cube chicken stock
• Salt, pepper, smoked paprika & chilli flakes

DIRECTIONS 

• Chop onion, carrot, bell pepper, garlic and put them in a pot.
• Add the lentils, water and the chicken stock and bring them to boil for about 25-30 mins.
• When all the veggies are almost cooked, season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika & chilli flakes to taste and leave the soup to cook until everything is soft enough to blend.
• Blend the soup and serve it with croutons.

Enjoy!

Note:
– You can use any type of lentils you like but the timing may vary. The red ones cook the quickest.
– Add more or less water, depending on how thick you like your soup.