Red Lentil Soup Recipe

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Red Lentil Soup
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine 1 1/3 cups water, red lentils, sugar, turmeric, and broth in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
  2. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until lentils are very tender. Cool slightly.
  3. Place lentil mixture in a food processor or blender; process until smooth. Set aside.
  4. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the cumin seeds; cook 30 seconds or until toasted.
  6. Add onion and garlic; sauté 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  7. Stir in pureed lentil mixture, 1 cup water, juice, salt, and red pepper; cook until thoroughly heated.
  8. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 257.09 Kcal (1076 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.48g 5%
Cholesterol 0.06mg 0%
Sodium 98.08mg 4%
Potassium 650.21mg 14%
Total Carbs 41.26g 14%
Sugars 3.83g 15%
Dietary Fiber 18.96g 76%
Protein 15.72g 31%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 14%
Iron 4.9mg 27%
Calcium 61.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 110.13 Kcal (461 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.49g 5%
Cholesterol 0.02mg 0%
Sodium 42.02mg 4%
Potassium 278.52mg 14%
Total Carbs 17.67g 14%
Sugars 1.64g 15%
Dietary Fiber 8.12g 76%
Protein 6.74g 31%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 14%
Iron 2.1mg 27%
Calcium 26.3mg 6%

* 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

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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