Lemony Lentil Soup with Cilantro Recipe

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Lemony Lentil Soup with Cilantro
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Directions:

  1. Purée cilantro with 6 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth. Transfer purée to a bowl and set blender aside.
  2. Cook onion in remaining tablespoon oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add allspice and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Add lentils, broth, and water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lentils are very soft, about 30 minutes. Transfer 1 cup lentils with some of broth to blender and purée until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), then return to saucepan. Add lemon juice and pepper to taste. Stir in cilantro purée.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 276.32 Kcal (1157 kJ)
Calories from fat 150.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.68g 26%
Sodium 716.79mg 30%
Potassium 465.28mg 10%
Total Carbs 21.37g 7%
Sugars 1.54g 6%
Dietary Fiber 10.36g 41%
Protein 9.94g 20%
Vitamin C 5mg 8%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 47.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 83.04 Kcal (348 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.01g 26%
Sodium 215.42mg 30%
Potassium 139.83mg 10%
Total Carbs 6.42g 7%
Sugars 0.46g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3.11g 41%
Protein 2.99g 20%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 8%
Iron 0.8mg 14%
Calcium 14.3mg 5%

* 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

  • 6.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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