Lentil Soup Recipe

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Lentil Soup
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Pour lentils into a large bowl. Cover with cold water. Set aside for 30 minutes. (or you may let them sit overnight to get them more tender).
  2. Place olive oil in the bottom of large stock pan.
  3. Slice and dice shallots. Sautee until translucent. Do not over cook.
  4. Add chicken broth, boullion, garlic and chicken backs to the stock pan. Cover and cook on medium heat for 45 minutes until chicken backs are done.
  5. Remove chicken backs. Allow to cool. Pick lean meat from the backs. Discard bones & skin. Reduce heat.
  6. Drain water from lentils. Add to stock pan.
  7. Cook for 45 minutes on low heat until tender. Do not over cook. Check periodically for tenderness. They should not be mushy.
  8. Add diced carrots & chicken. Cook for an additional 15 minutes. Do not overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but not mushy.
  9. Serve 1/2 cup. Place one tablespoon of sour cream on top. Serve with fresh homemade Challah.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 531.03 Kcal (2223 kJ)
Calories from fat 160.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.86g 27%
Cholesterol 95.83mg 32%
Sodium 1049.15mg 44%
Potassium 966.12mg 21%
Total Carbs 40.69g 14%
Sugars 7.72g 31%
Dietary Fiber 14.65g 59%
Protein 51.04g 102%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 5.4mg 30%
Calcium 110.2mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 169.54 Kcal (710 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.7g 27%
Cholesterol 30.6mg 32%
Sodium 334.96mg 44%
Potassium 308.45mg 21%
Total Carbs 12.99g 14%
Sugars 2.46g 31%
Dietary Fiber 4.68g 59%
Protein 16.29g 102%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 15%
Iron 1.7mg 30%
Calcium 35.2mg 11%

* 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

  • 11.3
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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