Egyptian Yellow Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp ghee ( clarified butter, see tips, below)
2 pita bread rounds, each cut into 9 wedges
1 lb dried yellow lentils
1 medium tomato, quartered and seeded
1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch slices
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1 inch slices
2 tsp salt
1 tbsp corn oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cups beef stock
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

In large skillet over medium heat, heat ghee. Working in batches of 6, sauté pita pieces until crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
Wash lentils well in several changes of water until water runs clear. Drain. In large saucepan, combine lentils and enough water to cover by 2 inches. Add tomato, potato, carrot, and salt and bring to boil. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, skimming any foam that forms on top.
Remove from heat. Strain, reserving cooking liquid. In blender, purée solids, adding enough reserved liquid to make mixture smooth. Set aside.
In medium pot over moderately high heat, heat corn oil. Add onion and sauté until golden, about 10 minutes. Add puréed lentils, beef stock, and cumin. Simmer until soup thickens, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with fried bread wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	626.51 Kcal (2623 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.72g	13%
Cholesterol	9.47mg	3%
Sodium	1719.67mg	72%
Potassium	1752.76mg	37%
Total Carbs	99.54g	33%
Sugars	8.87g	35%
Dietary Fiber	38.32g	153%
Protein	37.39g	75%
Vitamin C	14.3mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	10.7mg	59%
Calcium	137.1mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	138.9 Kcal (582 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.93g	13%
Cholesterol	2.1mg	3%
Sodium	381.26mg	72%
Potassium	388.6mg	37%
Total Carbs	22.07g	33%
Sugars	1.97g	35%
Dietary Fiber	8.5g	153%
Protein	8.29g	75%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	16%
Iron	2.4mg	59%
Calcium	30.4mg	14%

* 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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