Kick in the Pants Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili flakes (or to taste)
1 cup green lentil
3 carrots, roughly diced
7 cups water
2 stock cubes (i used vegetarian chicken-style )
2 cups roughly shredded spinach leaves (i used beet greens because i had them lying around, any greens will do)

Directions:

Saute the onion, garlic and ginger in a heavy bottomed large saucepan for a few minutes or until translucent.
Add the cumin and chilli flakes. Stir until the spices coat the onions and start to release a fragrance.
Add the lentils and carrots and stir again.
Pour in the water, chuck in the stock cubes and cover. Lower the heat and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes or until lentils are soft but still holding their shape.
Add greens, stir and cover. Allow to simmer for another 2-3 minutes or until they are just wilted.
Serve immediately, with a dollop of yoghurt and some warm flatbreads, if liked.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	248.97 Kcal (1042 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.36g	7%
Cholesterol	0.07mg	0%
Sodium	495.84mg	21%
Potassium	788.1mg	17%
Total Carbs	39.03g	13%
Sugars	5.11g	20%
Dietary Fiber	17.6g	70%
Protein	14.42g	29%
Vitamin C	12.1mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	15%
Iron	5.1mg	28%
Calcium	121.9mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	43.63 Kcal (183 kJ)
Calories from fat	6.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.76g	7%
Cholesterol	0.01mg	0%
Sodium	86.88mg	21%
Potassium	138.1mg	17%
Total Carbs	6.84g	13%
Sugars	0.89g	20%
Dietary Fiber	3.08g	70%
Protein	2.53g	29%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	15%
Iron	0.9mg	28%
Calcium	21.4mg	12%

* 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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