Carrot, Red Lentil and Orange Soup Recipe

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Carrot, Red Lentil and Orange Soup
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan heat the oil, then gently fry the onion, bay leaf & celery for 5 minutes to soften them slightly, BUT DO NOT BROWN!
  2. Add the carrots & cook, stirring for another 2 minutes, until well coated in the onion & celery mixture.
  3. Stir in the lentils, tomatoes veggie stock, & bring to a boil before turning down the heat, covering & simmering for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick & tender.
  4. Remove from the heat & let stand, covered for 10 minutes, before discarding the bay leaf.
  5. Stir in the orange juice, the zest & seasoning, then return to the heat & reheat gently until piping hot BUT NOT BOILING!
  6. To serve, ladel into warmed soup bowls & swirl the surface with a tablespoon of yogurt, then sprinkle a little chopped parsley on top & ENJOY!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 776.73 Kcal (3252 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.72g 12%
Cholesterol 1.99mg 1%
Sodium 23391.38mg 975%
Potassium 887.98mg 19%
Total Carbs 142.23g 47%
Sugars 13.84g 55%
Dietary Fiber 12.18g 49%
Protein 9.17g 18%
Vitamin C 44.8mg 75%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 98.6mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 177.4 Kcal (743 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.76g 12%
Cholesterol 0.46mg 1%
Sodium 5342.43mg 975%
Potassium 202.81mg 19%
Total Carbs 32.48g 47%
Sugars 3.16g 55%
Dietary Fiber 2.78g 49%
Protein 2.09g 18%
Vitamin C 10.2mg 75%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 38%
Iron 0.5mg 11%
Calcium 22.5mg 10%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.4
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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