Lebanese Lentil Soup Recipe

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Place cilantro in a food processor with garlic, 3 Tbsps olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Process until mixture forms a paste.
Set aside.
Sauté onions in 1/4 cup of olive oil until light brown.
Add lentils and mix.
Cook on medium heat for a few minutes.
Add cinnamon and water.
Turn heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Turn heat to medium, add remaining salt, spinach, potatoes and cilantro paste.
And cook, uncovered, on low heat until lentils are creamy.
Add lemon juice and continue cooking, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
(Total cooking time about 1 1/2 hours.) This soup can be served cold, warm or hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	203.66 Kcal (853 kJ)
Calories from fat	4.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.52g	1%
Sodium	608.22mg	25%
Potassium	601.14mg	13%
Total Carbs	37.38g	12%
Sugars	3.5g	14%
Dietary Fiber	15.81g	63%
Protein	12.96g	26%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	83.7mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	50.48 Kcal (211 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.13g	1%
Sodium	150.76mg	25%
Potassium	149mg	13%
Total Carbs	9.26g	12%
Sugars	0.87g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.92g	63%
Protein	3.21g	26%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	1mg	23%
Calcium	20.7mg	8%

* 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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