Armenian Lentil Soup Recipe

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Armenian Lentil Soup
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Directions:

  1. Push the garlic through a garlic press and set aside. Rinse the lentils and put them in a large pot. Add 4 cups broth and the apricots, bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer while you prepare the remaining ingredients, about 20 minutes.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté 4-5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Add all remaining ingredients except the herbs. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the vegetable mixture to the lentils and simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Adjust the seasonings. If the soup is too thick, add more broth. Ladle the soup into large bowls, garnish with the chopped herbs, and serve.
  4. Variations: Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt. Sprinkle the soup with a small amount of grated orange zest. Substitute chopped chives or cilantro for the parsley. For a meaty soup, add 1 pound of raw lean hamburger or chopped sirloin steak, preferably from grass-fed cows, and combine with the vegetables and the lentils. Heat until the meat is thoroughly cooked.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 384.49 Kcal (1610 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.88g 12%
Sodium 927.08mg 39%
Potassium 1041.55mg 22%
Total Carbs 67.96g 23%
Sugars 23.34g 93%
Dietary Fiber 17.36g 69%
Protein 12.36g 25%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 32%
Iron 5.8mg 32%
Calcium 87.7mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 118.85 Kcal (498 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.44g 12%
Sodium 286.56mg 39%
Potassium 321.95mg 22%
Total Carbs 21.01g 23%
Sugars 7.21g 93%
Dietary Fiber 5.37g 69%
Protein 3.82g 25%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 32%
Iron 1.8mg 32%
Calcium 27.1mg 9%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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