Yellow Lentil Soup Recipe

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Yellow Lentil Soup
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Directions:

  1. N large skillet over medium heat, heat ghee. Working in batches of 6, sauté pita pieces until crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  2. Wash lentils well in several changes of water until water runs clear. Drain. In large saucepan, combine lentils and enough water to cover by 2 inches. Add tomato, potato, carrot, and salt and bring to boil. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, skimming any foam that forms on top.
  3. Remove from heat. Strain, reserving cooking liquid. In blender, purée solids, adding enough reserved liquid to make mixture smooth. Set aside.
  4. In medium pot over moderately high heat, heat corn oil. Add onion and sauté until golden, about 10 minutes. Add puréed lentils, beef stock, and cumin. Simmer until soup thickens, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with fried bread wedges.
  6. Ghee is available at Middle Eastern markets or you can make your own.
  7. Yellow lentils are actually orange when you buy them in the package, but they quickly turn yellow when cooked. Unlike brown lentils, they take very little time to cook.
  8. The amount of cumin can be adjusted to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 626.51 Kcal (2623 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.72g 13%
Cholesterol 9.47mg 3%
Sodium 1719.67mg 72%
Potassium 1752.76mg 37%
Total Carbs 99.54g 33%
Sugars 8.87g 35%
Dietary Fiber 38.32g 153%
Protein 37.39g 75%
Vitamin C 14.3mg 24%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 10.7mg 59%
Calcium 137.1mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 138.9 Kcal (582 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.93g 13%
Cholesterol 2.1mg 3%
Sodium 381.26mg 72%
Potassium 388.6mg 37%
Total Carbs 22.07g 33%
Sugars 1.97g 35%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g 153%
Protein 8.29g 75%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 24%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 16%
Iron 2.4mg 59%
Calcium 30.4mg 14%

* 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

  • 12.5
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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