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February 26, 2008

Soup That Eats Like A Meal

Curried Lentil and Spinach Soup, seasoned with curry, cumin, red pepper and garlic, will warm yoLentilsu up on a cold winter evening. This hearty soup, with 38 grams of fiber and 34 grams of protein, will fill you up like a meal without making you feel stuffed. A nutritional profile of this recipe is available.

Lentils are cousins to beans. They are fat-free and low in cholesterol. Lentils are high in protein, which makes it a great food for vegetarians. Also high in fiber, lentils are a filling food to help you on your path to weight loss.

There are different types of lentils: red, French, and Spanish. All provide the same nutritional benefits, but red lentils cook the fastest so try them out in this dish for a quicker cooking meal. Don't forget to save this recipe to your Nutrition Data Pantry.

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