Mom's Hot Dog Soup
The reason I even made this is that it sounded really funny. I thought it was a perfect recipe to feed the kids before they went out trick-or-treating. I knew I couldn't get anything healthy into them because they're always way too excited but I was pretty sure I could get them to fall for hot dog soup. I was right. The original version of this soup was super unhealthy but with a little culinary trickery, the sodium, fat and calorie contents are acceptable.
Tip: If you're not a fan of hot dogs, substitute diced ham.
Up the good calories: Stir in roughly chopped baby spinach just before serving, skip the taco seasonings and flavor instead with the juice of a lemon and cracked black pepper.
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
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| 1 | cup yellow, red, green or black lentils |
| 4 | cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock |
| 2-3 | thinly sliced hot dogs |
| seasonings to taste |
| In a large pot, boil lentils and chicken or vegetable stock. Immediately reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are soft, about 30 minutes. | |
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Add hot dogs. Season any way you like, our house favorite: taco seasoning mix, but just a little. Start with a half teaspoon, tasting after each addition. |
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Heat until hot dogs are warmed through and seasonings have come together, about 5 minutes more. |