Lentil and Tomato Soup With Coriander and Cumin Recipe

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Lentil and Tomato Soup With Coriander and Cumin
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  1. Place lentils in a large saucepan and add water to cover by 4 inches; bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are just tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. Drain, reserving cooking liquid separately.
  4. In a nonreactive stockpot set over medium heat, heat oil until it ripples.
  5. Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add garlic and sauté 5 minutes.
  7. Add coriander, cumin, fennel seeds, mustard seeds and cayenne.
  8. Stir in tomatoes and their juice, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Stir in cooked lentils and 3 cups of the lentil cooking liquid; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  10. Stir in spinach and cook until it is completely wilted.
  11. If soup is too thick, add more lentil cooking liquid or water.
  12. Add salt and pepper.
  13. Serve and top each bowl with some cilantro and chunks of feta cheese, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 411.61 Kcal (1723 kJ)
Calories from fat 157.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.51g 27%
Cholesterol 14.02mg 5%
Sodium 574.09mg 24%
Potassium 741.43mg 16%
Total Carbs 44.65g 15%
Sugars 2.21g 9%
Dietary Fiber 21.25g 85%
Protein 19.99g 40%
Vitamin C 7.9mg 13%
Iron 5.8mg 32%
Calcium 149.8mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 309 Kcal (1294 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.14g 27%
Cholesterol 10.52mg 5%
Sodium 430.97mg 24%
Potassium 556.59mg 16%
Total Carbs 33.52g 15%
Sugars 1.66g 9%
Dietary Fiber 15.96g 85%
Protein 15.01g 40%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 13%
Iron 4.4mg 32%
Calcium 112.5mg 15%

* 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

  • 8.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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