Maha's Lentil Soup Recipe

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Maha's Lentil Soup
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Directions:

  1. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, saute onions in 1/2 C oil until translucent.
  2. Add carrots and garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add coriander, stir well to coat vegetables, and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add lentils and stir well to coat.
  5. Add water to cover the ingredients by 3 inches (about 8 cups).
  6. Stir in cumin.
  7. Cook about 30 minutes, or until lentils are al dente (softened but not completely cooked).
  8. Season with approximately 1 Tbs. salt.
  9. Add Swiss chard and cook about 10 minutes.
  10. Remove 1 cup of broth and whisk in flour, then whisk back into soup pot.
  11. In a saute pan over medium-high heat, cook pasta in 1 Tbs. oil until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  12. Add pasta to soup and cook about 8 minutes.
  13. Ladle into bowls and squeeze about 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice over each serving. Serve with pita chips or unseasoned croutons.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 445.59 Kcal (1866 kJ)
Calories from fat 153.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.01g 26%
Sodium 947.71mg 39%
Potassium 829.06mg 18%
Total Carbs 58.27g 19%
Sugars 7.86g 31%
Dietary Fiber 21.14g 85%
Protein 16.6g 33%
Vitamin C 20.9mg 35%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 6.6mg 37%
Calcium 124.6mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 101.58 Kcal (425 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.88g 26%
Sodium 216.05mg 39%
Potassium 189mg 18%
Total Carbs 13.28g 19%
Sugars 1.79g 31%
Dietary Fiber 4.82g 85%
Protein 3.78g 33%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 35%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 1.5mg 37%
Calcium 28.4mg 12%

* 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

  • 9.5
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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