Country-Style Vegetable Soup

15 Reviews
93% would make this recipe again

A comforting soup that is ready in no time.

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Preparation : 5 min Cooking : 35 min
210 calories/serving

Ingredients

1 tbsp canola oil 15 mL
1 onions, finely chopped 200 g
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1 1/2 cup dry legume mix 260 g
1 tbsp mustard powder 7 g
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 g
1/2 tsp dried oregano 0.4 g
3/4 cup canned tomatoes (diced) 200 g
220 g frozen vegetable mix
2 cups chicken broth 500 mL
3 cups water 750 mL
1 pinch salt [optional] 0.2 g
ground pepper to taste [optional]

Before you start

If you cant'find a dry legume mix at your grocery store, you can make one yourself by mixing 50% grenn lentils with 50% split peas.

It is not necessary to soak the legume mix in advance.

Method

  1. Rinse and drain the legume mix, then set aside.
  2. Prepare the vegetables: Finely chop the onion and mince or press the garlic.
  3. In a pot, sweat the onion and garlic in the oil over medium heat until softened, about 4 min. Add the legume mix, mustard, cayenne pepper and oregano. Cook 1 min with stirring. Add the tomatoes, frozen vegetables, broth and water.
  4. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 35 min or until the legumes are cooked. Adjust the seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (290 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

210

Fat

3 g

5 %

Saturated 0.3 g
+ Trans 0 g

2 %

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

270 mg

11 %

Carbohydrate

35 g

12 %

Fibre

8 g

31 %

Sugars

4 g

Net Carbs

27 g

Protein

14 g

Vitamin A

26 %

Vitamin C

20 %

Calcium

6 %

Iron

36 %
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DIABETES Exchange

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
Food Group Exchanges
Starches 1 ½
Vegetables 1 ½
Meat and Alternatives 1 ½
Fats ½
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  • I replaced oregano by rosemary and it turned out great
  • use my large pan with the copper bottom
  • leave under the grill 3 minutes instead of 1 to get a golden crust

This recipe is in the following categories

Beans/Legumes | Vegetables | Soups | Main courses/Entrées | High Iron

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