Egyptian Red Lentil Soup Recipe

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Egyptian Red Lentil Soup
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine the water, lentils, onions, potatoes, and garlic in a soup pot, cover, and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce the heat to a simmer until everything is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, and puree until smooth.
  3. In small saucepan on low heat, warm the oil until hot but not smoking. Add the cumin, turmeric, and salt and cook, stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, until cumin is fragrant. Take care not to scorch the spices. Set aside for about a minutes or the oil will may splatter when added to the soup.
  4. Stir the slightly cooled spices into the soup.
  5. Add the lemon juice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 152.55 Kcal (639 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.15g 3%
Sodium 316.46mg 13%
Potassium 428.53mg 9%
Total Carbs 26.23g 9%
Sugars 3.57g 14%
Dietary Fiber 9.38g 38%
Protein 7.59g 15%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 58.4mg 6%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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