Turkish Lentil Soup Recipe

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Turkish Lentil Soup
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, over high heat, bring stock to boil.
  2. Add onions, garlic, carrots, lentils, parsley, bay leaf, cumin, thyme, salt and pepper.
  3. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally for 15 - 20 minutes or until vegetables and lentils are tender.
  4. Discard bay leaf.
  5. Remove 3 cups of soup. Process (in batches) in food processor or blender until smooth.
  6. Return to saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Adjust seasonings.
  8. Squeeze lemon juice into individual servings.
  9. Freezes well. (244 calories per 1 1/2 cup of soup).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 151.16 Kcal (633 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.77g 3%
Cholesterol 4.32mg 1%
Sodium 450.77mg 19%
Potassium 459.03mg 10%
Total Carbs 23.41g 8%
Sugars 4.69g 19%
Dietary Fiber 8.28g 33%
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 32.3mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 75.86 Kcal (318 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.89g 3%
Cholesterol 2.17mg 1%
Sodium 226.21mg 19%
Potassium 230.36mg 10%
Total Carbs 11.75g 8%
Sugars 2.35g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4.15g 33%
Protein 5.52g 22%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 12%
Calcium 16.2mg 3%

* 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

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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