WebLow-Carb Lentil Soup Recipe SparkRecipes . 1 week ago sparkpeople.com Show details . 1-soak lentils in water overnight, drain, and rinse. 2 …
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (to be split in the recipe) Combine the lentils and water in a pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer while preparing other ingredients. Saute the onions in half of the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat for about 4 minutes. Add the bell pepper and saute for a minute or two longer.
In this keto lentil soup recipe, I worked out the carb count below based on the following counts for carb-rich ingredients: This results in about 12.5 carbs per serving; this can work great for a hearty dinner depending on your macros. Enough of the math though; let’s dive into my easy keto lentil soup recipe!
Lentils are not inherently carb friendly, so it’s important to stick to the portions in this recipe if you want to stay on keto and still enjoy a warming bowl of this soup. But why make a lentil soup at all if it’s not a particularly keto-friendly food? In short: lentils are really good for you!
Eating lentils soup with Kardamas Greek extra virgin olive oil offers many benefits to our health and it’s considered a staple of the Mediterranean diet. Lentils on their own, are rich in proteins, fiber, minerals and vitamins.