Our Recipes
Chef Barb Peters and our registered dietitian are committed to providing you with a maximum level of nutrition, presented in delicious and satisfying ways. The Heartland Spa Recipe Collection Cookbook is available for purchase (Please call 1-800-545-4853). We'd also like to offer you some recipes to try while you're waiting for your Recipe Collection to be delivered. Enjoy!
Lentil-Tomato Soup
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups onion, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt and white pepper
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
31/2 cups water
2 1/3 cups dried lentils
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
6 cups fat-free, less-sodium
chicken broth
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes,
undrained
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add the onion, sauté until tender.
2. Add the cumin and next 4 ingredients (cumin through garlic), sauté.
3. Add chicken broth and tomatoes, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer 1 hour.
4. Cook 3 1/3 c. water and 2 1/3 c. dried lentils together until lentils are tender.
5. Reserve 2 cups lentil mixture. Place half of remaining mixture in blender, process until smooth. Pour pur.ed lentils into pot. Stir in reserved 2 cups lentil mixture. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
Yield: 10 servings
Per serving:
Calories: 196, Fat: 2 g, (9.5% calories from fat), Protein: 14 g, Carbohydrates: 33 g, Dietary Fiber: 15 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 54 mg.
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