Indian-Inspired Lentil Soup

My taste buds went to India and back yesterday!

Little morsels of optimal health.

This lentil soup is probably the healthiest lunch I have ever eaten as of late, and for many reasons:

• low in calories per serving
• very low in fat
• an excellent source of fiber
• high in protein
• contains garlic, which is known to cure colds
• the spiciness of the garam masala can reduce nasal congestion
• for a soup, it's low in sodium (about 50mg per serving)

And on top of all this, it's delicious and simple to prepare.
I got the recipe from VegWeb.com. It yields a lot of soup and I personally think a ladle-and-a-half is a decent-sized serving. Click here for the recipe.

Simply savory.

By the way, I find that almost every time I cook lentils they lose their shape and turn into a mushy substance. They still turn out yummy but I wonder what I'm doing wrong... overcooking? I'm glad they retained their shape this time. =)

Nutrition Facts
serves up to eight

Calories: 186
Fat: 1g
Carbs: 31.6g
Protein: 12.8g
Fiber: 15.1g
Calcium: 35mg

You can sprinkle the top with some dashes of cumin and/or garam masala to give it a bigger spice kick. You may also serve with some brown basmati rice on the side. I couldn't help myself but grab some more after my first serving. You're going to want to do the same; trust me. =)