Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe

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Turkish Red Lentil Soup
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Bring the water or stock to a boil.
  2. Add the cumin, salt and red lentils. Bring back to a boil and partially cover. If there is foam, carefully scoop it out with a ladle and discard.
  3. Simmer until the lentils are mushy.
  4. Use an immersion blender, a food processor or a spoon and sieve to blend the soup to a creamy consistency.
  5. In a small frying pan, heat the oil and add the paprika and thyme just until sizzling and add to the soup. Stir until the oil mixture is blended into the soup.
  6. Check for seasoning, adjust salt.
  7. Add a slice of lemon and a few parsley leaves to each serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 223.41 Kcal (935 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.83g 3%
Sodium 8.97mg 0%
Potassium 584.55mg 12%
Total Carbs 36.28g 12%
Sugars 1.23g 5%
Dietary Fiber 18.74g 75%
Protein 15.69g 31%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 4%
Iron 5mg 28%
Calcium 60.6mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 74.89 Kcal (314 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.61g 3%
Sodium 3.01mg 0%
Potassium 195.95mg 12%
Total Carbs 12.16g 12%
Sugars 0.41g 5%
Dietary Fiber 6.28g 75%
Protein 5.26g 31%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 4%
Iron 1.7mg 28%
Calcium 20.3mg 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

  • 3.8
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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