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Lentil Soup with Mustard Oil and Tomato-Chive Topping Recipe

Lentil Soup with Mustard Oil and Tomato-Chive Topping Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 large celery stalks, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 small carrot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbsp chopped peeled fresh ginger
4 whole cloves
1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 1/2 tsp whole coriander seeds
1 small dried chili
7 large plum tomatoes, 4 coarsely chopped, 3 finely chopped
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
5 cups canned vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups red lentils
1/3 cup chopped chives
2 tbsp mustard seeds

Directions:

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add next 9 ingredients; sauté until vegetables begin to brown, about 12 minutes. Add 4 coarsely chopped tomatoes and turmeric; stir 2 minutes. Add broth and lentils; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until lentils are very tender, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Puree soup in batches in blender. Return to pot. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm soup before continuing.)
Mix 3 finely chopped tomatoes and chives in bowl. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add mustard seeds; cook until seeds darken and begin to pop, about 2 minutes. Pour into small bowl.
Ladle soup into bowls. Top with mustard oil and tomato-chive mixture.
*Available at Latin American markets and some specialty foods stores.
**Available at Indian markets and some supermarkets. If unavailable, use green lentils and simmer about 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	436.46 Kcal (1827 kJ)
Calories from fat	111.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.39g	19%
Cholesterol	2.05mg	1%
Sodium	1094.86mg	46%
Potassium	1453.42mg	31%
Total Carbs	65.46g	22%
Sugars	13.58g	54%
Dietary Fiber	20.9g	84%
Protein	20.13g	40%
Vitamin C	41mg	68%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	6.6mg	37%
Calcium	112.5mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	81.39 Kcal (341 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.31g	19%
Cholesterol	0.38mg	1%
Sodium	204.16mg	46%
Potassium	271.02mg	31%
Total Carbs	12.21g	22%
Sugars	2.53g	54%
Dietary Fiber	3.9g	84%
Protein	3.75g	40%
Vitamin C	7.6mg	68%
Iron	1.2mg	37%
Calcium	21mg	11%

* 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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