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Golden Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Golden Red Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp olive oil
6 celery stalks , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 onions, chopped
1 lb dried red lentils
1/4 cup long- grain white rice
12 cups water
1 tbsp lemon pepper
1 tbsp seasoned salt
2 tsp salt , plus more to taste
1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper , plus more to taste
1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
italian parsley sprigs, for garnish .

Directions:

Heat the oil in a very large stockpot over medium-high heat.
Add the celery, carrots, and onions.
Saute until the onions are light caramel color, about 10 minutes.
Stir in the lentils and rice and the water.
Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, about 20 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium-low.
Cover and simmer until the lentils are very soft, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
Stir in the lemon pepper, seasoned salt, salt, black pepper, and cumin.
Simmer uncovered until the flavors blend, the lentils have fallen apart, and the mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice.
Season the soup to taste with more salt and pepper, if desired.
Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with Italian parsley sprigs and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	279.59 Kcal (1171 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.88g	9%
Cholesterol	0.89mg	0%
Sodium	1541.06mg	64%
Potassium	795.75mg	17%
Total Carbs	41.1g	14%
Sugars	4.57g	18%
Dietary Fiber	19.89g	80%
Protein	16.18g	32%
Vitamin C	10mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	4.7mg	26%
Calcium	104.9mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	52.79 Kcal (221 kJ)
Calories from fat	9.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.11g	9%
Cholesterol	0.17mg	0%
Sodium	290.99mg	64%
Potassium	150.25mg	17%
Total Carbs	7.76g	14%
Sugars	0.86g	18%
Dietary Fiber	3.76g	80%
Protein	3.05g	32%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	17%
Iron	0.9mg	26%
Calcium	19.8mg	10%

* 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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