Modern Chili Soup

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 229
Total Fat: 1.5g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 116mg
Carbohydrates: 40g
Dietary Fiber: 16g
Sugars: 12g
Protein: 14g
Vitamin A: 13333.5iu (266%)
Vitamin C: 37.8mg (63%)
Calcium: 71mg (7%)
Iron: 4.8mg (26%)

1-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 cups chopped onion
1 pound frozen crinkle cut carrots
12 ounces dry lentils (1-1/2 cups)
4 cups low-salt V8
5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Place the vegetable oil in a large soup pot. Heat over medium-high heat. Add garlic & onion & saute about 2-3 minutes until golden.
Add the rest of the ingredients & mix well. Bring to a boil then simmer. Cook uncovered about 35-45 minutes until the lentils are tender.
Serving Suggestion: Serve hot & top with parmasian cheese.

Serves 8. 1 cup per serving.

Diabetic Exchange Units: Bread & Starch: 3.0 Vegetable: 1.0

Time: 58 min. (10 min Preperation, 48 min Cook)