Chickpea and Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
1 onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup lentils
6 1/2 cups water
1 (15 oz) can tomatoes (diced or crushed )
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions:

In a large pot, melt butter over moderately low heat.
Add onion, celery and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
Stir in ginger, cinnamon, salt, pepper and lentils. Add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, 25-30 minutes.
Add chickpeas and simmer 5 minutes longer. Stir in cilantro and voila!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	176.03 Kcal (737 kJ)
Calories from fat	38.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.27g	7%
Cholesterol	10.18mg	3%
Sodium	831.35mg	35%
Potassium	483.57mg	10%
Total Carbs	25.51g	9%
Sugars	3.03g	12%
Dietary Fiber	11.73g	47%
Protein	9.45g	19%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	8%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	74.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	48 Kcal (201 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.16g	7%
Cholesterol	2.77mg	3%
Sodium	226.67mg	35%
Potassium	131.85mg	10%
Total Carbs	6.96g	9%
Sugars	0.83g	12%
Dietary Fiber	3.2g	47%
Protein	2.58g	19%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	0.7mg	15%
Calcium	20.2mg	7%

* 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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savory
bitter
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