If you’re searching for a hearty and diabetes-friendly option to warm up your day, try the Red Lentil Chickpea Chili Soup from HLT Nutrition Co. This nutritious soup combines red lentils and chickpeas to create a flavorful and filling meal that’s both satisfying and healthy. Packed with protein and fiber, it supports steady blood sugar levels and provides lasting energy. The blend of spices and vegetables adds depth to the dish, making it not only beneficial but also delicious.
HLT Nutrition Co. has crafted this soup with care, ensuring it’s perfect for anyone looking to manage their diabetes while enjoying a comforting meal. The combination of lentils and chickpeas creates a rich, hearty texture that’s both nourishing and satisfying. Ideal for a quick lunch or a cozy dinner, this soup offers a simple and effective way to stick to a diabetes-friendly diet without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients:
2 tsp cumin seeds
Large pinch chilli flakes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
140g red split lentils
850ml vegetable stock or water
400g can tomatoes, whole or chopped
200g can chickpeas or ½ a can, drained and rinsed (freeze leftovers)
small bunch coriander, roughly chopped (save a few leaves, to serve)
4 tbsp 0% Greek yogurt, to serve
Instructions:
Heat a large saucepan and dry-fry 2 tsp cumin seeds and a large pinch of chilli flakes for 1 min, or until they start to jump around the pan and release their aromas.
Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 chopped red onion, and cook for 5 mins.
Stir in 140g red split lentils, 850ml vegetable stock or water and a 400g can of tomatoes, then bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 mins until the lentils have softened.
Whizz the soup with a stick blender or in a food processor until it is a rough purée, pour back into the pan and add a 200g can of drained and rinsed chickpeas.
Heat gently, season well and stir in a small bunch of chopped coriander, reserving a few leaves to serve. Finish with 4 tbsp 0% Greek yogurt and extra coriander leaves.
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