Big Batch Red Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp olive oil
3 medium onions, chopped
3 sweet red peppers (can use yellow
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
6 carrots, peeled & chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbsp minced fresh oregano
1 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander ( important flavor)
4 cups red lentils, rinsed & picked over to remove any debris
12 cups homemade chicken stock (or 2 large cans, 2 pints 14 oz. each, chicken broth) or 12 cups homemade vegetable stock (or 2 large cans, 2 pints 14 oz. each, chicken broth)
1 (35 1/4 oz) can plum tomatoes, chopped ( very lightly cuisinarted)
2 cups water
1 1/4 tsp salt
cayenne pepper ( i like it
3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro)
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp lime zest

Directions:

Warm oil in a very big pot over medium heat. Add onion & cook 3 minutes. Add sweet peppers, hot peppers, carrots, garlic, oregano, cumin & coriander, (which I cuisinart all together), and cook 10 minute or until veggies are soft, stirring often.
Add lentils, broth, tomatoes with their liquid and the water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the salt and cayenne.
Remove about 1/2 of the soup and CAREFULLY puree in batches in a food processor or blender (blender works better) by pulsing off and on. (WATCH IT! VERY HOT!)
Stir puree back into soup in the pot. Taste and correct seasonings if necessary. Stir in the fresh parsley.
For the Zesty Lime Cream: Combine the sour cream, lime juice and zest in a small bowl. Stir well.
Serve soup with a dollop of the Zesty Lime Cream floating on top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1171.18 Kcal (4903 kJ)
Calories from fat	198.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.07g	34%
Cholesterol	28.65mg	10%
Sodium	1865.5mg	78%
Potassium	3364.14mg	72%
Total Carbs	170.4g	57%
Sugars	30.44g	122%
Dietary Fiber	66.55g	266%
Protein	75.89g	152%
Vitamin C	160.8mg	268%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	31%
Iron	16.6mg	92%
Calcium	257mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	86.19 Kcal (361 kJ)
Calories from fat	14.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.62g	34%
Cholesterol	2.11mg	10%
Sodium	137.29mg	78%
Potassium	247.59mg	72%
Total Carbs	12.54g	57%
Sugars	2.24g	122%
Dietary Fiber	4.9g	266%
Protein	5.58g	152%
Vitamin C	11.8mg	268%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	31%
Iron	1.2mg	92%
Calcium	18.9mg	26%

* 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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