Carrot and Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 lb red lentil
2 pints chicken stock or 2 pints vegetable stock or 2 pints water
1/2 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp paprika
1 bay leaf
3 medium carrots
1 small sweet red pepper
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
1 -2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:

In a large saucepan set over high heat, bring lentils and stock/water to a boil.
Skim off froth.
Stir in chopped onion, garlic, seasonings and bay leaf. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered.
Dice carrots and red pepper. Stir into soup.
Continue simmering, covered, until carrots are very tender, about 15 minutes. Lentils in soup will need a total of about 20 minutes to cook.
Stir in red onion, coriander, lemon juice and pepper.
Remove bay leaf. Liquidise if required.
Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 3 days or freeze.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	341.07 Kcal (1428 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.26g	5%
Cholesterol	7.2mg	2%
Sodium	384.8mg	16%
Potassium	1127.52mg	24%
Total Carbs	55.73g	19%
Sugars	11.12g	44%
Dietary Fiber	20.62g	82%
Protein	23.59g	47%
Vitamin C	40.5mg	67%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	15%
Iron	5.6mg	31%
Calcium	91.5mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	81.72 Kcal (342 kJ)
Calories from fat	7.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.78g	5%
Cholesterol	1.72mg	2%
Sodium	92.19mg	16%
Potassium	270.14mg	24%
Total Carbs	13.35g	19%
Sugars	2.66g	44%
Dietary Fiber	4.94g	82%
Protein	5.65g	47%
Vitamin C	9.7mg	67%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	15%
Iron	1.3mg	31%
Calcium	21.9mg	9%

* 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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