Directions:
- Soak red lentils in cool water for 1/2 hour, then drain well.
- Heat olive oil in the bottom of a large stockpot.
- Add onions and garlic.
- Saute for 2 minutes until onions are transparent.
- Add bay leaf, turmeric and cumin.
- Add well drained tomatoes.
- Add carrots and celery and cook 3 minutes.
- Add potatoes and stir and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add soaked lentils and 4 cups broth.
- Add cayenne pepper and crushed red peppers and salt to taste to pot.
- Bring the contents of pot to boil over medium heat.
- Cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until lentils are soft.
- Remove bay leaf and puree the soup until smooth(I use an immersion blender).
- Return the soup to pot and taste to adjust seasoning.
- Add lime juice and stir the soup.
- Ladle into soup bowls.
- Great with pita bread and a green salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 182.97 Kcal (766 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 17.67 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 1.96g | 3% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 656.68mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 627.35mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbs | 29.87g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 4.09g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.79g | 47% | |
| Protein | 9.45g | 19% | |
| Vitamin C | 17.6mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 66.1mg | 7% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 54.67 Kcal (229 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 5.28 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0.59g | 3% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 196.2mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 187.44mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbs | 8.92g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 1.22g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.52g | 47% | |
| Protein | 2.82g | 19% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 19.7mg | 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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