Lively Lentil Soup With Saffron Yogurt Recipe

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Lively Lentil Soup With Saffron Yogurt
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Directions:

  1. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan, add the lentils, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the lentils are cooking, make the saffron yogurt by combining the saffron threads and boiling water in a tiny cup. Let the saffron steep for a few minutes. Now stir the saffron along with the liquid into the yogurt. Mix in the salt and set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a heavy soup pot over medium heat, then add the onion and salt and saute until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, lentils, and water and continue cooking for a few more minutes, letting the soup come back up to a simmer. Stir in the chopped greens, and wait another minute. Taste and adjust the seasoning if need be.
  4. Ladle into bowls, and serve with a dollop of the saffron yogurt.
  5. Leave off the yogurt and add a swirl of good olive oil for a vegan version.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 245.51 Kcal (1028 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.95g 5%
Cholesterol 0.34mg 0%
Sodium 700.01mg 29%
Potassium 708.8mg 15%
Total Carbs 39.09g 13%
Sugars 3.47g 14%
Dietary Fiber 17.52g 70%
Protein 16.56g 33%
Vitamin C 38.5mg 64%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 91.4mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 122.97 Kcal (515 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.48g 5%
Cholesterol 0.17mg 0%
Sodium 350.63mg 29%
Potassium 355.03mg 15%
Total Carbs 19.58g 13%
Sugars 1.74g 14%
Dietary Fiber 8.77g 70%
Protein 8.29g 33%
Vitamin C 19.3mg 64%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 2.4mg 26%
Calcium 45.8mg 9%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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