gochujang red lentil and bean soup
We love a soup - but too many of them are low in protein to keep us satisfied. This one is not only full of protein - but also rich in fibre which helps to keep our blood sugars stable. We use the jarred beans from Bold Bean Company which are so good. Sprinkle with as much feta as you need to hit your protein target. If you divide this soup into 3 this will give you around 18g of protein. If you use chicken stock slightly more. Then adding 50g of feta and 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds will increase this to 30g protein.
ingredients
serves 3
1 tsp olive oil
1 large leek, sliced
2 large carrots, sliced
2 stick celery, sliced
1 tbsp gochujang paste
100g red lentils
1 tin of chopped tomatoes
700ml vegetable or chicken stock
400g butterbeans or chickpeas
To serve: sprinkle of feta and pumpkin seeds
method
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and add the chopped leeks, carrots and celery.
Cook over gentle heat until softened.
Add the gochujang paste and stir.
Add the red lentils, tomatoes and stock.
Cook until vegetables soft and red lentils cooked - around 20 minutes.
Add the butter beans, stir and cook until beans are warmed through.
To serve sprinkle with feta and seeds to increase protein even more.
the health boost tip
A high protein and high fibre soup to keep you satisfied. This high fibre soup is great for your digestive health. If you don’t like things so spicy then dial down the gochujang paste a little.
