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Hearty Lentil Vegetable Soup Lunchbox

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Hearty Lentil Vegetable Soup Lunchbox

Total time

50 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Servings

4

Cuisine

Italian

Age Category

1y and up

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Dietary Restrictions

Vegetarian

Dairy-free

Gluten-free

Peanut-free

Tree-nut-free

Fish-free

Shellfish-free

Red meat-free

Soy-Free

Pork-Free

Sesame-Free

Ingredients

1 Teaspoon

olive oil

1

onion

2

garlic clove

1

carrot

1 Cup

celery

2 Tablespoon

tomato paste

1 Cup

green lentils

1 Teaspoon

paprika

1 Teaspoon

garlic powder

1/2 Teaspoon

cumin

4 Cup

low sodium vegetable broth

2 Cup

marinara sauce

1/4 Teaspoon

salt

1/2

lemon

1 Cup

strawberries

1 Cup

cucumber

1 Cup

baby carrot

1/4 Cup

ranch dressing

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Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté for 3–4 minutes, until fragrant and translucent.

Step 2

Add the diced carrot and finely diced celery. Sauté for 5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 3

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly to deepen the flavor.

Step 4

Add the lentils, paprika, garlic powder, and cumin. Stir well to coat everything evenly.

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Nutrition Facts per Serving

Calories

382 kcal

Fat

10 g

Carbohydrates

59 g

Protein

16 g

Fiber

12 g

Sugar

15 g

Sodium

1001 mg

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