Indian Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 5 cups water
• 1 cup red lentils uncooked
• 1 clove garlic crushed
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup onions chopped
• 1/2 cup celery thinly sliced
• 1 cup carrots finely diced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 11 1/4 ounces tomatoes chunky, whole-crushed
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1/2 cup parsley or cilantro, optional

Nutrition

• Calories : 210 calories
• Carbohydrate : 33 grams
• Fat : 3.5 grams
• Fiber : 15 grams
• Protein : 12 grams
• Sodium : 560 milligrams
• Sugar : 6 grams