Slow Cooker
Curried Lentil Soup
Grilled Cheese and Apple Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 (32-oz) carton low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 cups water
- 2½ cups dried lentils
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp Madras curry powder
- 1 Tbsp ground coriander
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Combine broth, zucchini, water, lentils, onion, carrots, garlic, curry powder, and coriander in a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours or until lentils are tender. Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (8-oz) block sharp white Cheddar cheese
- 12 slices whole-grain bread
- 1 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
Side Dish Instructions
- Thinly slice cheese, and top 6 bread slices with cheese and apple slices.
- Top with remaining bread slices.
- Cook sandwiches, in batches, in 1 Tbsp hot oil per batch in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes per side or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
331
|
356
|
687
|
| Fat (g) | 1 | 20 | 21 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Protein (g) | 23 | 15 | 38 |
| Carb (g) | 60 | 26 | 86 |
| Fiber (g) | 11 | 5 | 16 |
| Sodium (mg) | 459 | 428 | 887 |
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