Lentil and Spinach Soup
1 ½ cups lentils,rinsed ¾ cup onion,chopped
7 cups water ½ tsp. salt
¼ cup olive oil 8 leaves fresh spinach,chopped
2 cloves garlic,crushed 1 stalk celery,finely chopped
Put lentils and water in a large pan. Bring water to a boil,cover,and simmer until lentils are tender. In a skillet,heat the oil and brown the onion and garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. Add chopped spinach and salt;sauté until spinach becomes soft. Return lentils to a boil. Add celery and the sautéed mixture. Simmer for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
Each serving provides 381 calories,21 grams protein,45 grams carbohydrate,14 grams fat,636 milligrams sodium,23 grams fiber.