Recipe: Lentil & Veggie Soup

Recipe Compliments of Produce For Kids
Serves 6
Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Ingredients:
- 2 cups potatoes, quartered
- 2 cups carrots, peeled, chopped
- 2½ cups green lentils, cooked
- 2 bell peppers, seeded, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 2 cups onions, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled, minced
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
- 2 – 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, or as needed
Directions:
1. Place potatoes, carrots, lentils, peppers, mushrooms, onions, garlic, tomatoes and broth in slow cooker.
2. Cook on high for 1 hour, add Italian seasoning. Reduce heat to low and cook for 7 hours.
3. Turn off heat, season with lemon juice.
Nutrition Information:
Calories 423; Fat 5.08g; Protein 21.92g; Carbohydrate 76.62g; Fiber 13.6g; Cholesterol 6mg; Sodium 762mg; Calcium 311mg; Vitamin A 8184 IU; Vitamin C 66.04mg; Iron 5.20mg