Name: Countryside Soup
Prep time: 5 s
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 3-4
Cuisine: Cholesterol, Diabetes, Weight loss, Fibre-rich
Ingredients: Vegetables; Beans and pulses; 180 ml (¾ cup) mini shell-style pasta 125 ml (½ cup) dry red lentils 60 ml (¼ cup) reduced-sodium chicken broth powder 60 ml (¼ cup) textured vegetable protein (TVP) 30 ml (2 tbsp) dried onion flakes 30 ml (2 tbsp) dried parsley 3 ml (½ tsp) lemon pepper 125 ml (½ cup) barley

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Savor an explosion of rustic flavors, where legumes and pasta blend harmoniously. Easily prepare this comforting soup and delight in every spoonful!

Preparation 5 min

Cooking 40 min

Portion 3-4

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories

250

Fat

Carbohydrates

Fibre

Protein

Sodium

105

Ingredients

180 ml (¾ cup) mini shell-style pasta
125 ml (½ cup) dry red lentils
60 ml (¼ cup) reduced-sodium chicken broth powder
60 ml (¼ cup) textured vegetable protein (TVP)
30 ml (2 tbsp) dried onion flakes
30 ml (2 tbsp) dried parsley
3 ml (½ tsp) lemon pepper
125 ml (½ cup) barley

Preparation

In a 500 ml (2 cup) canning jar, layer all the ingredients, one after the other, to create distinct layers.
In a large pot, combine the contents of the jar with 2 liters (8 cups) of water and vegetables (fresh or frozen), if desired. You can also add 1 liter (4 cups) of water and a 28oz can of no-salt-added diced tomatoes.
Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 40 minutes or until the legumes and grains are tender. Adjust the seasoning. The next day, add broth as needed if the soup is too thick.