Red Lentil and Apricot Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup red lentil , picked over and rinsed
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup canned diced tomato
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/3 cup cilantro leaf, chopped
salt
pepper
1 tbsp canola oil
1 tsp whole cumin seed
1 tsp pomegranate molasses

Directions:

In a large deep saucepan, combine the lentils, onion, tomatoes with their liquid, apricots, ginger, garlic, garam masala and turmeric. Add four cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the lentils are soft, about 30 minutes. Mix in the cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Mix in the cumin and cook, stirring, until the oil is bubbling and the seeds start to darken in color, about two minutes. Immediately, off the heat, mix in the pomegranate molasses or juice concentrate. Take care, as it will splatter.
Divide the soup among four deep soup bowls. Drizzle on the cumin mixture and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	282.43 Kcal (1182 kJ)
Calories from fat	38.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.32g	7%
Sodium	87.82mg	4%
Potassium	913.26mg	19%
Total Carbs	48.29g	16%
Sugars	14g	56%
Dietary Fiber	18.22g	73%
Protein	14.79g	30%
Vitamin C	11.1mg	19%
Iron	5.5mg	30%
Calcium	74.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	138.33 Kcal (579 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.11g	7%
Sodium	43.01mg	4%
Potassium	447.31mg	19%
Total Carbs	23.65g	16%
Sugars	6.86g	56%
Dietary Fiber	8.92g	73%
Protein	7.24g	30%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	19%
Iron	2.7mg	30%
Calcium	36.3mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.2

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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