Jacob's Middle Eastern Lentil Soup Recipe

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Jacob's Middle Eastern Lentil Soup
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Directions:

  1. Rinse lentils, discarding and stones, or blemished lentils; drain.
  2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Add onion and bell pepper, cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender.
  4. Add cumin and ground red pepper and stir 1 minute.
  5. Pour in the 4 cups of water and the lentils. Bring to a boil and Reduce heat to low.
  6. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  7. Stir in salt and simmer 10 minutes more or until lentils are tender.
  8. Stir in lemon juice and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 251.23 Kcal (1052 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.54g 12%
Sodium 301mg 13%
Potassium 540.2mg 11%
Total Carbs 33.15g 11%
Sugars 3.3g 13%
Dietary Fiber 15.83g 63%
Protein 12.8g 26%
Vitamin C 35.2mg 59%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 16.6mg 92%
Calcium 61.3mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 69.49 Kcal (291 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.09g 12%
Sodium 83.26mg 13%
Potassium 149.42mg 11%
Total Carbs 9.17g 11%
Sugars 0.91g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4.38g 63%
Protein 3.54g 26%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 59%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 25%
Iron 4.6mg 92%
Calcium 16.9mg 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

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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