Egyptian Red Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup red lentil
3 3/4 cups vegetable stock
1 tsp salt
1 dash pepper
3/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 dash cayenne
2 tsp lemon juice
olive oil , to drizzle

Directions:

In a large saucepan, put the onion, lentils, veggie stock, the salt and pepper, and simmer about 30 minutes or until the lentils have really softened and somewhat disintegrated.
Add some water if the soup needs thinning.
Stir in cumin, turmeric, cilantro, cayenne, and lemon juice.
Drizzle some olive oil on to your liking and serve with toasted pita triangles.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	323.98 Kcal (1356 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.2g	0%
Sodium	11814.02mg	492%
Potassium	167.64mg	4%
Total Carbs	63.13g	21%
Sugars	0.59g	2%
Dietary Fiber	5.12g	20%
Protein	4.25g	9%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	12mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	332.59 Kcal (1392 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.21g	0%
Sodium	12127.99mg	492%
Potassium	172.09mg	4%
Total Carbs	64.81g	21%
Sugars	0.6g	2%
Dietary Fiber	5.26g	20%
Protein	4.37g	9%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	2%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	12.3mg	1%

* 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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