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Close up shot of the lentil soup for a GLP-1 diet from this recipe, with carrots and herbs in a spoon held above the bowl

Lentil Soup for a GLP-1 Diet: Fiber, Digestion, and Side Effects

One pot lentil soup for a GLP-1 diet. Half a day's fiber in every bowl, simmered in real chicken stock so it stays easy on an upset stomach.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Course: Soups and Stews
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lentil soup for a glp-1 diet
Servings: 7
Calories: 244kcal
Author: Benjamin

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 whole onion diced
  • 2 whole carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1½ cups brown or green lentils cleaned and rinsed
  • 1 14.5oz canned tomatoes
  • 6 cups chicken stock or vegetable
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1½ tbsp vinegar or lemon juice for acidity
  • 1 tsp chopped herbs to serve

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium. Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes, until softened.
  • Stir in the garlic, cumin, and paprika. Cook 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Add the lentils, diced tomatoes, stock, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
  • Cover and cook 30 to 35 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
  • Remove the bay leaves. Stir in the vinegar off the heat.
  • Taste and adjust the salt. Serve with chopped herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 662mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 4mg