Receta Lentil Tortellini Soup
Raciónes: 6
Ingredientes
- 1/2 c. dry lentils
- 2 c. carrots coarsely shredded
- 1 lrg onion finely minced minced cooked ham or possibly Canadian-style bacon
- 2 x garlic cloves chopped
- 2 Tbsp. minced fresh basil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 5 c. low-sodium chicken broth or possibly vegetable broth
- 1 c. water
- 9 ounce tortellini, cheese-filled refrigerated
- 4 c. fresh spinach leaves torn
Direcciones
- Rinse lentils; drain. Place in a crockery cooker. Add in carrots, onion, ham or possibly bacon, garlic, and pepper. If you are substituting dry herbs for fresh, add in them now. Pour broth and water over all.
- Cover and cook as directed for desired heat setting: LOW HEAT: for 6+1/2 to 7 hrs; HIGH: for 3+1/4 to 3+1/2 hrs.
- Adding the pasta (If using low heat, reset to high.) Stir in tortellini.
- Cover and cook 30 more min on high. Stir in fresh spinach, and fresh herbs if using. Serve at once.
- protein. Sodium can be high from ham or possibly bacon and cheese: from 972mg to
- NOTES : Lentils, Canadian bacon, and cheese-filled tortellini make this soup a hearty meal in itself. A small salad and fruit are all you will need to round it out. Accompany with bread sticks or possibly a corn muffin (optional). Crockpot should hold from 3+1/2 to 5 qts.
- Serves 6.
- Time: 20 min prep and less than 4 or possibly 8 hrs cooking.*Recipe from NEW FLAVORS FROM YOUR CROCKERY COOKER,
- Might substitute a smoked chili for the ham. A little chipotle maybe...
Languages
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
---|---|
Serving Size 374g | |
Recipe makes 6 servings | |
Calories 249 | |
Calories from Fat 42 | 17% |
Total Fat 4.63g | 6% |
Saturated Fat 1.95g | 8% |
Trans Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
Sodium 248mg | 10% |
Potassium 606mg | 17% |
Total Carbs 38.72g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 7.6g | 25% |
Sugars 3.81g | 3% |
Protein 14.99g | 24% |