Black Lentil Soup Recipe

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Black Lentil Soup
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Tip the lentils into a sieve and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
  2. In a large pot, briskly fry the bacon in the oil until the fat runs and it starts to get crispy.
  3. Stir in the onion and garlic, lower the heat slightly and cook until the onion starts to soften.
  4. Stir in the carrots and lemon zest and cook, stirring often, for another five minutes.
  5. Add the mushrooms and bay leaf.
  6. Cook for another couple minutes, then add the red pepper and lentils.
  7. Stir in the vinegar.
  8. Sift the flour over the top and stir until it disappears.
  9. Add the stock and bring to a boil, stirring to make sure the flour is completely mixed in.
  10. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 25 minutes or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
  11. You may need to add a bit more liquid along the way.
  12. Stir in the parsley and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 415.74 Kcal (1741 kJ)
Calories from fat 170.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.98g 29%
Cholesterol 18.48mg 6%
Sodium 242.02mg 10%
Potassium 839.51mg 18%
Total Carbs 42.95g 14%
Sugars 6.8g 27%
Dietary Fiber 18.48g 74%
Protein 18.48g 37%
Vitamin C 49.7mg 83%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 4.4mg 25%
Calcium 65.4mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 186.84 Kcal (782 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.53g 29%
Cholesterol 8.31mg 6%
Sodium 108.77mg 10%
Potassium 377.29mg 18%
Total Carbs 19.3g 14%
Sugars 3.06g 27%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g 74%
Protein 8.31g 37%
Vitamin C 22.3mg 83%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 2mg 25%
Calcium 29.4mg 7%

* 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

  • 9.1
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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