Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mixed Indian
Ingredients: 1.5 cups Red or green lentils; 1 large Onion (diced); 2 Carrot (diced); 2 stalks Celery (diced); 3 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Cumin; 4 cups Vegetable stock; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 2 tbsp Lemon juice; to taste Salt & pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Heat olive oil. Sautee onion, carrot, celery for 5 minutes until softened.
2
Add garlic and cumin, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3
Add lentils and stock. Bring to boil.
4
Reduce heat, simmer 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
5
For creamy soup, blend half. For chunky, leave as is. Add lemon juice before serving.

*Pro Tips

1
Red lentils cook faster (20 min) and break down creamy
2
Green lentils hold shape better for chunky soup
3
Lemon juice at the end brightens the whole dish

Why It's Diabetic-Friendly

Lentils GI 26-30 — among the lowest of any food. Extremely high fiber (16g per cup) and protein. One of the best meals for blood sugar control.

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