Apricot Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, sliced vertically
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup dried apricot, diced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano ( may use 1 tsp. dried)
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme ( may use 1 tsp. dried)
4 cups vegetable stock
1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups red lentils , picked over, rinsed, and drained

Directions:

Heat oil in soup pot over medium low heat. Add onion and garlic; saute till onion is just turning translucent and golden.
Add apricots and cook, stirring constantly (do not let them burn!) till softened and shiny and just beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.
Add cumin, nutmeg, oregano, and thyme and cook, stirring, a minute or so (until spices are evenly distributed and fragrant).
Add stock, tomatoes, and lentils; stir till well combined. Bring to a boil, reduce flame and simmer for 40 minutes (till lentils are very tender).
Just before serving, puree soup (an immersion blender works best). Garnish each serving with a lemon wedge, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprig of thyme, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	591.14 Kcal (2475 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.25g	3%
Sodium	18594.41mg	775%
Potassium	465.44mg	10%
Total Carbs	112.37g	37%
Sugars	4.58g	18%
Dietary Fiber	12.24g	49%
Protein	9.95g	20%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	8%
Iron	3.3mg	19%
Calcium	39.4mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	311.74 Kcal (1305 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.19g	3%
Sodium	9805.86mg	775%
Potassium	245.45mg	10%
Total Carbs	59.26g	37%
Sugars	2.41g	18%
Dietary Fiber	6.46g	49%
Protein	5.25g	20%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	8%
Iron	1.8mg	19%
Calcium	20.8mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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