A high-fiber, high-protein vegetarian soup

Soup is usually associated with winter, but it can still be an easy, and satisfying spring dish. Curried Lentil and Spinach Soup, which is high in fiber and protein, makes a great lunch or dinner. This soup can me made up to one day ahead and also frozen in individual portions to have on hand. Per serving there are 537 calories, 38 grams of fiber and 34 grams of protein; a nutritional profile of this recipe is available.

If you feel that the calorie level of this dish is too high, or that you won't feel full with just a bowl of soup alone, make this recipe 6 servings instead of 4. This will bring each serving to 357 calories with 25 grams of fiber and 22 grams of protein. Add a nice slice of whole-grain bread or a side salad, as your daily plan allows, and you'll have a delicious and filling meal. Don't forget to save this recipe to your Nutrition Data Pantry.