Red Lentil Soup with Cloves Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed and drained
7 cups water
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
6 whole cloves, tied in a bouquet garni (cheesecloth)
2 slices peeled fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, peeled
3 -4 tsp salt, more to taste
fresh ground pepper , to taste
2 -3 tbsp fresh lime juice, more ,to taste
1/2 cup small cubes of unsweetened bread (for croutons)
olive oil , for sauteing bread croutons
lime wedge

Directions:

Put the lentils, water, turmeric, cloves, ginger and garlic into a large pot and simmer, partially covered, until lentils become soft, 45 minutes to an hour, or use a pressure cooker to reduce the cooking time.
Remove the cloves (in the bouquet garni) and puree the soup with a hand blender, or in a blender.
Season with salt, pepper and lime juice, to taste.
Saute the bread cubes in a bit of olive oil until slightly browned and crisped and drain.
Serve the soup with the bread croutons and lime wedges, on the side.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	178.58 Kcal (748 kJ)
Calories from fat	5.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.56g	1%
Sodium	1376.47mg	57%
Potassium	478.83mg	10%
Total Carbs	30.76g	10%
Sugars	1.23g	5%
Dietary Fiber	15.15g	61%
Protein	12.8g	26%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	7%
Iron	4mg	22%
Calcium	73.6mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	52.81 Kcal (221 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.16g	1%
Sodium	407.04mg	57%
Potassium	141.6mg	10%
Total Carbs	9.09g	10%
Sugars	0.36g	5%
Dietary Fiber	4.48g	61%
Protein	3.78g	26%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	7%
Iron	1.2mg	22%
Calcium	21.8mg	7%

* 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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savory
bitter
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