Calories: 315
Total Fat: 8g
Carbs: 45g
Dietary Fiber: 16g
Sugars: 12g
Protein: 16g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 510mg

Hearty Southwest Ranch Lentil & Vegetable Soup

Method:

Boiled

Cooking Time:

30 min

Cooking Skill:

Intermediate

Creamy Southwest Ranch

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrot
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup lentils, rinsed
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon cumin
3 tablespoons Southwest Ranch Sauce
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot and cook for 7 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Add lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and cumin. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until lentils are tender.
Stir in the Southwest Ranch Sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste
Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Featured in this recipe:

New! Creamy Southwest Ranch

Introducing Taste Flavor Co.’s creamy Southwest Ranch. Made with smooth, heart-healthy avocado oil, this better-for-you ranch packs over 80% fewer calories than traditional Southwest ranch, while staying seed oil–free, gluten-free, and sugar-free.Rich, cool, and silky, it’s blended with a vibrant mix of chili, garlic, onion, and classic Southwest spices for a savory, mildly zesty flavor everyone can enjoy – all for only 15 calories.Drizzle it over salads, tacos, grain bowls, or roasted veggies, or use it as a crave-worthy dip for wings, nuggets, fries, and veggie sticks. It’s delicious enough to feel indulgent—but light enough to enjoy every day.

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