Ingredients
Cucumber Water
- ½ Cucumber sliced
- 24 oz Water cold
Lentil Soup
- 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup Onion diced small
- 1/3 cup Carrots peeled and chopped
- 1/3 cup Celery chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic sliced
- 5 cups Chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Canned diced tomato
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup Brown lentils
Cheese and Crackers
- 12 Crackers
- 12 slices Your choice of cheese (e.g., cheddar, Brie)
Instructions
- Mix the cucumber and water together, refrigerate to infuse until service.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat a pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the oil. Sauté the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until they start to soften. Stir in the broth, diced tomato, thyme, and lentils. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 to 30 minutes until the lentils are soft and the soup builds flavor. Add more broth if needed.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls. Serve with cheese and crackers on the side, and cucumber water as a refreshing beverage.
Nutrition
Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 2396mg | Potassium: 960mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3842IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 6mg

Lentil Soup
Ingredients
Cucumber Water
- ½ Cucumber sliced
- 24 oz Water cold
Lentil Soup
- 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup Onion diced small
- 1/3 cup Carrots peeled and chopped
- 1/3 cup Celery chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic sliced
- 5 cups Chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Canned diced tomato
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup Brown lentils
Cheese and Crackers
- 12 Crackers
- 12 slices Your choice of cheese (e.g., cheddar, Brie)
Instructions
- Mix the cucumber and water together, refrigerate to infuse until service.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat a pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the oil. Sauté the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until they start to soften. Stir in the broth, diced tomato, thyme, and lentils. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 to 30 minutes until the lentils are soft and the soup builds flavor. Add more broth if needed.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls. Serve with cheese and crackers on the side, and cucumber water as a refreshing beverage.
Nutrition
Calories: 461kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 19gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 2396mgPotassium: 960mgFiber: 18gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3842IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 6mg
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