Lentil, Roasted Turnip and Chard Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- Bunch of baby turnips (I used about 7 or 8)
- Splash of olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large onion, diced finely
- 4 gloves garlic, minced
- 5-6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 t. cumin
- 1/2 t. coriander
- 1 ½ cup green lentils
- Bunch of chard, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1-2+ teaspoons of hot sauce(I'm very liberal with my hot sauce)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1867g | |
| Calories 1184 | |
| Calories from Fat 35 | 3% |
| Total Fat 4.01g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 0.58g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5361mg | 223% |
| Potassium 3365mg | 96% |
| Total Carbs 212.03g | 57% |
| Dietary Fiber 93.3g | 311% |
| Sugars 27.09g | 18% |
| Protein 78.02g | 125% |
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