Lebanese Lentil Soup Recipe

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Lebanese Lentil Soup
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Directions:

  1. Place cilantro in a food processor with garlic, 3 Tbsps olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  2. Process until mixture forms a paste.
  3. Set aside.
  4. Sauté onions in 1/4 cup of olive oil until light brown.
  5. Add lentils and mix.
  6. Cook on medium heat for a few minutes.
  7. Add cinnamon and water.
  8. Turn heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Turn heat to medium, add remaining salt, spinach, potatoes and cilantro paste.
  10. And cook, uncovered, on low heat until lentils are creamy.
  11. Add lemon juice and continue cooking, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  12. (Total cooking time about 1 1/2 hours.) This soup can be served cold, warm or hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 203.66 Kcal (853 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.52g 1%
Sodium 608.22mg 25%
Potassium 601.14mg 13%
Total Carbs 37.38g 12%
Sugars 3.5g 14%
Dietary Fiber 15.81g 63%
Protein 12.96g 26%
Vitamin C 9.4mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 83.7mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 50.48 Kcal (211 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.13g 1%
Sodium 150.76mg 25%
Potassium 149mg 13%
Total Carbs 9.26g 12%
Sugars 0.87g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.92g 63%
Protein 3.21g 26%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 1mg 23%
Calcium 20.7mg 8%

* 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

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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