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Lentil and Sweet Red Pepper Soup with Cumin and Black Pepper Recipe

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Lentil and Sweet Red Pepper Soup with Cumin and Black Pepper

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Ingredients:

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1 cup lentils (preferably small)
1 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprig, finely chopped ( including stem)
1 turkish bay leaf
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
24 whole black peppercorns
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely diced carrot
1/4 cup finely diced celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped

Directions:

Simmer lentils with parsley, bay leaf, broth, and water in a 4-quart saucepan, uncovered, until tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
While lentils are cooking, coarsely grind peppercorns with cumin using a mortar and pestle or an electric coffee/spice grinder. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook bell pepper, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add spices and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add carrot, celery, onion, garlic, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil and cook, stirring, until carrot is tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in lentil mixture and discard bay leaf.
Purée 1 cup soup in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Stir purée into remaining soup and reheat over moderate heat, stirring. Season soup with salt and pepper. If soup seems too thick, thin with water to desired consistency.
Cooks' note: · Soup can be made 1 day ahead and cooled, uncovered, then chilled, covered.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	258.39 Kcal (1082 kJ)
Calories from fat	110.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.26g	19%
Sodium	358.46mg	15%
Potassium	516.11mg	11%
Total Carbs	25.97g	9%
Sugars	2.23g	9%
Dietary Fiber	12.64g	51%
Protein	10.28g	21%
Vitamin C	28.8mg	48%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	18%
Iron	11.2mg	62%
Calcium	47.2mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	91.08 Kcal (381 kJ)
Calories from fat	38.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.32g	19%
Sodium	126.36mg	15%
Potassium	181.93mg	11%
Total Carbs	9.16g	9%
Sugars	0.79g	9%
Dietary Fiber	4.46g	51%
Protein	3.62g	21%
Vitamin C	10.2mg	48%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	18%
Iron	4mg	62%
Calcium	16.6mg	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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