Does lentil soup burn belly fat?

– ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin – 1 medium onion finely diced – 2 carrots peeled finely diced – 2 stalks celery leaves removed and finely diced – 2 cloves garlic minced – 2 cups lentils brown or green picked over and rinsed – 14 ounces canned whole tomatoes hand crushed – 7- 8 cups stock vegetable or chicken, low sodium (I used my homemade chicken broth) – 2 bay leaves – 1 head Tuscan kale destemmed and chopped (regular kale is fine too) – salt and pepper to taste – ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional – extra olive oil for drizzling

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Cook time: 40 min

Does lentil soup burn belly fat? Lentil soup doesn’t directly burn belly fat, but it can aid weight loss due to its low calorie, high protein, and fiber content, which increase fullness. Lentils also stabilize blood sugar and provide essential nutrients. Including lentil soup in a balanced diet with exercise can support weight loss and a healthier body composition.

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Servings

6

Type

Vegan

prep Time

 10 min

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This easy Italian Lentil Soup comes together in just thirty minutes. Be sure to make a big pot-this healthy soup is naturally gluten-free and vegan! A total freezer-friendly soup, so you will want to have extra!

Can I add other other vegetables to this soup? Yes! This soup is a really nice base to add any green vegetable. I added some fresh kale to mine. Spinach (fresh or frozen) or rainbow chard, escarole, or Swiss chard (cut up in small pieces) are really great ideas.

How long does this Italian lentil soup stay fresh? This soup will stay fresh for up to five days in the refrigerator. Can I freeze this soup? Yes, once it completely cools down, you could freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight when ready to heat up. What do Italians traditionally eat on new year’s Day? Typically they eat pork or lentils. Lentils are said to bring good luck for the new year.

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