Lamb and Chickpea Soup With Lentils Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 quarts water
2 lbs tomatoes, coarsely chopped or 1 (28 oz) can peeled italian plum tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved
1 large spanish onion, coarsely grated
1 lb boneless leg of lamb, well-trimmed,cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 (19 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup brown lentils or 1/2 cup green lentil (3 1/2 oz)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp ground cumin
1/3 cup rice
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
pita bread , for serving

Directions:

In a large, heavy pot, combine the water, tomatoes, onion, lamb, chickpeas, lentils, olive oil, tomato paste and cumin.
Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the tomato paste.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the rice and simmer for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup of the soup into the flour.
Whisk the slurry into the soup and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes longer.
Stir in the parsley and cilantro.
Season the soup with salt and pepper and serve.
Serve with warm pita bread if desired.
The soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	441.94 Kcal (1850 kJ)
Calories from fat	229.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.52g	39%
Cholesterol	49.9mg	17%
Sodium	88.38mg	4%
Potassium	848.52mg	18%
Total Carbs	32.28g	11%
Sugars	5.85g	23%
Dietary Fiber	7.24g	29%
Protein	20.76g	42%
Vitamin C	27.1mg	45%
Iron	4mg	22%
Calcium	94.5mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	58.18 Kcal (244 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.36g	39%
Cholesterol	6.57mg	17%
Sodium	11.63mg	4%
Potassium	111.7mg	18%
Total Carbs	4.25g	11%
Sugars	0.77g	23%
Dietary Fiber	0.95g	29%
Protein	2.73g	42%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	45%
Iron	0.5mg	22%
Calcium	12.4mg	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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