Greek Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups uncooked lentils
12 to 15 cups hot water
1 cup vegetable oil
4 to 5 cloves garlic
1 onion, minced
2 stalks celery
2 medium carrots, minced
1 sprig rosemary
1 1/2 lb tomatoes, peeled and strained or
1 (30 oz) can tomatoes
salt and pepper , to taste
vinegar (optional)

Directions:

Soak the lentils overnight in cold water. Rinse and place in a large pot with plenty of water.
Bring to a boil. Drain off this water and replace it with the 12 to 15 cups hot water. Add the remaining ingredients except the tomatoes and salt and pepper.
Simmer for 45 minutes, then add the tomatoes and cook for about 20 minutes longer (until the lentils are soft).
Season and Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1044.32 Kcal (4372 kJ)
Calories from fat	503.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	55.98g	86%
Sodium	83.68mg	3%
Potassium	2031.62mg	43%
Total Carbs	101.23g	34%
Sugars	11.5g	46%
Dietary Fiber	48.6g	194%
Protein	40.34g	81%
Vitamin C	36.5mg	61%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	11.6mg	64%
Calcium	223.5mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	76.89 Kcal (322 kJ)
Calories from fat	37.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.12g	86%
Sodium	6.16mg	3%
Potassium	149.58mg	43%
Total Carbs	7.45g	34%
Sugars	0.85g	46%
Dietary Fiber	3.58g	194%
Protein	2.97g	81%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	61%
Iron	0.9mg	64%
Calcium	16.5mg	22%

* 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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savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

24.8

Points
25

PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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