Lentil and Bean Soup

Recipe source: Prevention Magazine

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 5  cups water
• 1 1⁄4 cups lentils
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3  carrots, chopped
• 3  celery ribs, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained (or your favorite canned beans, rinsed and drained)
• 3 1⁄2 ounces smoked gouda cheese, shredded
• 2  tablespoons cilantro, chopped (or parsley chopped)
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream (we use light sour cream)

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium high heat saute the onion in the oil (5 minutes). Stir in chili powder and salt.
2. Stir in lentils and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in tomato sauce, carrots and celery. Simmer 10 minutes.
4. Stir in beans and simmer for another 5 minutes.
5. Stir in cheese and cilantro and season to taste with salt and pepper and serve topped with sour cream if desired.