Red Lentil Soup Recipe

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Red Lentil Soup
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until soft, then add carrot and celery and cook until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add spices and chili and cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add tomato paste and lentils, mix well, and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes or until lentils are soft.
  4. Remove from heat. Add spinach and mint. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with lemon wedges if desired, crusty bread and salad.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 323.48 Kcal (1354 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.26g 16%
Sodium 107.95mg 4%
Potassium 1304.58mg 28%
Total Carbs 42.37g 14%
Sugars 4.9g 20%
Dietary Fiber 20.33g 81%
Protein 16.5g 33%
Vitamin C 37.3mg 62%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 30%
Iron 96.3mg 535%
Calcium 179.4mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 134.81 Kcal (564 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.27g 16%
Sodium 44.99mg 4%
Potassium 543.68mg 28%
Total Carbs 17.66g 14%
Sugars 2.04g 20%
Dietary Fiber 8.47g 81%
Protein 6.87g 33%
Vitamin C 15.5mg 62%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 30%
Iron 40.1mg 535%
Calcium 74.8mg 18%

* 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

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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