Algerian Lamb and Lentil Soup Recipe

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Algerian Lamb and Lentil Soup
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Directions:

  1. Rinse the lentils, place in a large pan and cover with water, soak for 2 hours, drain.
  2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan.
  3. Add the lamb cubes, season with salt and pepper and brown them.
  4. Add one-half of the broth, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the lamb is tender but still slightly underdone.
  5. Stir in the lentils and remaining broth and simmer 15 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, saute the onion, carrot and garlic in the butter until soft.
  7. Sprinkle onion mixture with the cumin and cinnamon.
  8. Add the onion mixture and orzo to the pot.
  9. Cover and keeping lid ajar, simmer 10 minutes or until the lamb and lentils are cooked and the pasta is al dente.
  10. Taste for seasoning.
  11. This is a hearty soup.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 361.74 Kcal (1515 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.99g 23%
Cholesterol 61.29mg 20%
Sodium 1233.19mg 51%
Potassium 857.53mg 18%
Total Carbs 26.89g 9%
Sugars 2.68g 11%
Dietary Fiber 11.06g 44%
Protein 25.01g 50%
Vitamin C 25.3mg 42%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 72.5 Kcal (304 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 23%
Cholesterol 12.28mg 20%
Sodium 247.15mg 51%
Potassium 171.86mg 18%
Total Carbs 5.39g 9%
Sugars 0.54g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.22g 44%
Protein 5.01g 50%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 42%
Iron 0.8mg 23%
Calcium 11mg 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

  • 7.7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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