Bulgarian Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups brown lentils
1 1/2 onions, chopped
5 -6 cloves garlic
2 medium carrots
1 paprika ( capsicum , bell pepper)
2 -3 medium ripe tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
1 tbsp mixed herbs ( thyme , mint , etc.)
2 green chilies , with seeds (optional)
1 tsp chili powder (optional)
1 tbsp flour (optional)

Directions:

Place lentils in a pot with ample water, a dash of oil and boil.
Chop carrots and onions and place in the pot.
Chop tomatoes and capsicum and place in the pot approx 15 min after you put the carrots.
Add spices and peeled garlic cloves except fenugreek and garden herbs.
Let cook slowly until the lentils are cooked.
Sprinkle garden herbs and fenugreek, turn off burner and cover with a lid.
Salt to taste.
Serve with sour cream/yoghurt.
Optional:.
You can also chillify it a bit either by adding green chillies or a tsp of chilli powder.
For a thicker consistency you can dissolve a tbsp of flour with the soup in a bowl and slowly add 5 min before cooking is finished.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	167.8 Kcal (703 kJ)
Calories from fat	6.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.73g	1%
Sodium	39.85mg	2%
Potassium	560.22mg	12%
Total Carbs	29.78g	10%
Sugars	3.48g	14%
Dietary Fiber	13.51g	54%
Protein	11.14g	22%
Vitamin C	30.1mg	50%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	3.6mg	20%
Calcium	43.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	149.2 Kcal (625 kJ)
Calories from fat	5.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.65g	1%
Sodium	35.43mg	2%
Potassium	498.11mg	12%
Total Carbs	26.48g	10%
Sugars	3.1g	14%
Dietary Fiber	12.01g	54%
Protein	9.9g	22%
Vitamin C	26.8mg	50%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	3.2mg	20%
Calcium	38.9mg	4%

* 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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