Egyptian Red Lentil Soup Recipe

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Egyptian Red Lentil Soup
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Directions:

  1. Add the first 5 ingredients to a large pot; cover and bring to a boil.
  2. Lower the heat and simmer 15-20 minutes or until the lentils and veggies are tender.
  3. Take pot from stove burner and set aside.
  4. In a small saucepan, add the oil; warm over low heat until the oil is hot but not smoking.
  5. Add in the cumin, turmeric, and salt; cook and stir constantly for for 2-3 minutes or until the cumin has released its fragrance (be careful not to scorch the spices).
  6. Set spice mixture aside for 1 minute to cool.
  7. Stir spice mixture into the lentil mixture; add cilantro, stir to combine.
  8. You can puree the soup, in batches, in a blender OR you can use an immersion blender and blend to desired texture (I like to leave it a little chunky).
  9. Add in lemon juice; stir to combine.
  10. Rewarm soup in soup pot; season if needed with salt/pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 254.6 Kcal (1066 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.23g 8%
Cholesterol 1.54mg 1%
Sodium 1105.63mg 46%
Potassium 675.32mg 14%
Total Carbs 43.3g 14%
Sugars 6.71g 27%
Dietary Fiber 10.94g 44%
Protein 10.68g 21%
Vitamin C 10.9mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Iron 4.3mg 24%
Calcium 65.7mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 96.61 Kcal (404 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.98g 8%
Cholesterol 0.58mg 1%
Sodium 419.53mg 46%
Potassium 256.25mg 14%
Total Carbs 16.43g 14%
Sugars 2.55g 27%
Dietary Fiber 4.15g 44%
Protein 4.05g 21%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 11%
Iron 1.6mg 24%
Calcium 24.9mg 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

  • 4.7
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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