I have created a basic soup that is so good and healthy you will be surprised at how easy it is to make.
It's light and I like to eat it before a performance or intense rehearsal.
Easy Lentil Soup:
Dice one onion, a few celery stalks, and a few carrot sticks.
Saute in olive oil and salt and pepper until soft.
Add 1 tsp or so of dried thyme and a few bay leaves.
Add one pound of lentils.
Add carton of chicken broth (not stock!) and 4 cups of water.
Bring to a boil and lower heat to a simmer until lentils are soft (about 45 minutes)
To serve, I often garnish with Italian Parsley or a nice helping of Parmesan.
This soup may not be hot weather material, but I feel healthy and light eating it.
It's a perfect meal before a run, a Shred session, or a performance.
What do you like to eat before you workout?
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28 comments:
Ooh, lentil soup is one of my favorites - this looks scrummy!
I actually workout right when I wake up in the morning, so I never eat anything - afterwards, however, I drink loads of coffee! :P
Must confess I love lentils soup - especially after days of dancing ballet. Warmly hope you are well. XX
this is great. looks satisfying and simple! i love soups and need to be better at using lentils and beans. will definitely try!
Comfort food, plus healthy, Tiffany!
Off to get my beauty sleep soon, it's still Singapore time zone~ nightie night!
xo*
nom nom i love lentils!!
Oh yum! This does look equally delicious and full of healthy nutrition! :) I can't wait to try it out! :)
lentils are the only sorts of beans that i like, and dannon loves making lentil soups/stews/curries/etc. they're so good for you! i also absolutely LOVE your recipe photos. i said this with the cookies, and i'll say it again - gorgeous! i love the lighting, the colors, and the design. you need to be a food photographer! well, only if it makes you happy {but you easily could if you wanted to, is what i'm saying}. :)
I LOVE lentils. And I think they're so much better the next day, cold. I make a similar recipe.. but yours looks really good. I'll try it out.
It's one of my favorite soups and I'm a soup person and maker but I've NEVER made lentil soup. Crazy, right? I'm defintiely going to give this a shot. Yours sounds delicious :) xoxo
I looove lentils! While it's a bit more intense, Orangette's red lentil soup is really worth the effort: http://orangette.blogspot.com/2010/09/quiet-soup.html
Very tasty :)
i like your clarification. :)
and lentils are underrated!
Lentil soup is underrated!
I love it
xoxo
Oh, this sounds and looks delicious. A soup is a great idea as a pre-workout snack... I normally have a few cookies or a banana.
This sounds delicious! I'm always thoughtful about what I eat before a big audition-1.5 bananas and lots of berries, for a little sugar and lots of natural beta blockers!
can i make it without the lentils? i am a bean-o-phobe! i have issues!
but this is reminding me of some other soup recipes i haven't made in ages. nom nom!
p.s.i am laughing at your p.s. in this post. i agree. face lifts usually do more harm than good in the long run! ;)
ooooh girl you said the magic words. perfect for a pre-post shred session!! sounds and looks great.
xo,
carrie
I definitely have to eat light before a workout, this sounds perfect!!
and thanks for your comment, it made me blush and also made my day!
yummy!!! :D
xx
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Thanks for shareing! I love lentil soup!
Love from Oslo! ;)
great pictures friend!
that sounds so SO yummy!
This recipe looks fantastic. I have been trying to eat more lentils lately because I hear they are high in iron and I am deficient...thanks for this!
Aesthetic Lounge
I actually just had lentil vegetable soup for lunch! The only things I add to mine are tomatoes and sweet potatoes, because they're delicious. It's such a hearty soup and always fills me up and keeps me warm.
It looks fantastic!! Saved the recipe to try next week...yum!!
Mmmmmmm. That looks tasty!
Thanks - this looks totally healthy and easy!
xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living
I try not to eat before I work out, it either makes me feel like not working out and lying around on the couch, or it makes me feel queasy which nobody needs to feel on a stationary bike!
Lookin' good!
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