Tunisian Tomato Soup With Chickpeas and Lentils Recipe

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Tunisian Tomato Soup With Chickpeas and Lentils
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  1. In a large soup pot, place lentils with the cinnamon stick in 7 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and drain the lentils, reserving the liquid.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a soup pot. Add the onion, garlic, salt, turmeric, cumin seeds, ground cumin, and bay leaves. Saute over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until the onions are soft. If the pot gets a bit dry moisten with some of the reserved lentil water.
  3. Measure out the reserved lentil water and add water to reach 6 cups of liquid and return to soup pot with the spiced cooked onions. Add the canned crushed tomatoes with juice and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer, partially cover and cook for another 15 minutes or so.
  4. Stir in the chickpeas and lentils and cook for about 5 minutes to warm through. The legumes should not become mushy.
  5. Season to taste with the two peppers and lemon juice; adjust salt.
  6. Serve hot with some yogurt [omit for Vegan], a sprinkling of parsley or mint, and currants, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 267.05 Kcal (1118 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.63g 7%
Sodium 798.56mg 33%
Potassium 638.28mg 14%
Total Carbs 43.25g 14%
Sugars 6.83g 27%
Dietary Fiber 16.28g 65%
Protein 14.56g 29%
Vitamin C 8.9mg 15%
Iron 5.3mg 29%
Calcium 110.6mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 58.48 Kcal (245 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.01g 7%
Sodium 174.86mg 33%
Potassium 139.76mg 14%
Total Carbs 9.47g 14%
Sugars 1.49g 27%
Dietary Fiber 3.56g 65%
Protein 3.19g 29%
Vitamin C 2mg 15%
Iron 1.2mg 29%
Calcium 24.2mg 11%

* 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

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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