Moroccan Lentil Soup Recipe

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Moroccan Lentil Soup
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Directions:

  1. Pick over and rinse the lentils and place them in a soup pot with the cold water.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. While the lentils are cooking, heat the olive oil in a medium sized sauté pan and add the onion, 1/2 tsp salt, and a few pinches of cayenne.
  4. Cook over medium heat until the onions are soft, 7 - 8 minutes; then add the diced vegetables, another 1/2 tsp of salt, and the spices.
  5. Cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.
  6. Add the vegetables and the tomatoes to the lentils and their broth. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
  7. Season to taste with salt and cayenne.
  8. Garnish with the cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 144.3 Kcal (604 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.57g 7%
Sodium 20.5mg 1%
Potassium 374.04mg 8%
Total Carbs 19.26g 6%
Sugars 2.05g 8%
Dietary Fiber 8.66g 35%
Protein 6.95g 14%
Vitamin C 17.3mg 29%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 7.2mg 40%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 52.34 Kcal (219 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.66g 7%
Sodium 7.44mg 1%
Potassium 135.66mg 8%
Total Carbs 6.98g 6%
Sugars 0.74g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3.14g 35%
Protein 2.52g 14%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 29%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 13%
Iron 2.6mg 40%
Calcium 17.8mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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