Mediterranean Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 1/2 cups lentils (washed and sorted)
6 cups water
1 large onion
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (to be split in the recipe)
1 bell pepper (color is your choice )
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp cumin
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 1/2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Directions:

Combine the lentils and water in a pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer while preparing other ingredients.
Saute the onions in half of the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat for about 4 minutes.
Add the bell pepper and saute for a minute or two longer.
Add the onion mixture to the lentils. Simmer 15 minutes.
Season with salt, pepper, and cumin. Simmer for 15-20 minutes longer.
Stir in the cilantro; remove dish from heat.
Combine the garlic, lime juice and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a food processor or blender and blend well.
Add garlic mixture and lime juice to the lentil mixture. Mix well and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	325.68 Kcal (1364 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.39g	5%
Sodium	401.18mg	17%
Potassium	861.82mg	18%
Total Carbs	52.84g	18%
Sugars	3.59g	14%
Dietary Fiber	25.74g	103%
Protein	21.26g	43%
Vitamin C	28.8mg	48%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	15.1mg	84%
Calcium	85mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	84.66 Kcal (354 kJ)
Calories from fat	7.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.88g	5%
Sodium	104.29mg	17%
Potassium	224.04mg	18%
Total Carbs	13.74g	18%
Sugars	0.93g	14%
Dietary Fiber	6.69g	103%
Protein	5.53g	43%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	48%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	16%
Iron	3.9mg	84%
Calcium	22.1mg	9%

* 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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