Garden Vegetable and Lentil Soup {Freezer Meal}
"A low calorie, nutritionally-dense, and tasty soup that's simply perfect for a summer day or a cold winter night. You can feel good about serving this one!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1-2 cups onion, chopped
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1 bay leaf
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red pepper flakes, to taste
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salt and pepper, to taste
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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12 cups chicken broth
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1 cup red lentils
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fresh thyme, bundle a few sprigs and tie together with kitchen twine or another sprig
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2-3 large carrots or 1 bag of baby carrots, chopped
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2 cups green beans, chopped
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1 small to medium zucchini, chopped
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
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fresh herbs (i.e. parsley, basil, etc), chopped, to taste
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