Moroccan Spiced Lentil Soup Recipe

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Moroccan Spiced Lentil Soup
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Ingredients:

  • 7 cups hot water
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 3/4 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground red pepper (optional)

Directions:

  1. In Dutch oven, bring water to a boil.
  2. Add lentils; return to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
  5. Heat over Medium-High heat until hot.
  6. Add onions; cook 8-10 minutes or until edges of onions are brown, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add onions to lentils.
  8. If desired for additional flavor, pour about 1/2 cup of lentil liquid into skillet; scrape bottom and sides to remove any bits of browned onions.
  9. Add to lentil mixture.
  10. Stir in all remaining ingredients.
  11. Cover: cook 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 308.41 Kcal (1291 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.91g 1%
Sodium 316.19mg 13%
Potassium 881.61mg 19%
Total Carbs 55.2g 18%
Sugars 6.73g 27%
Dietary Fiber 25.01g 100%
Protein 20.13g 40%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 19%
Iron 6.3mg 35%
Calcium 121.1mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 50.4 Kcal (211 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.15g 1%
Sodium 51.67mg 13%
Potassium 144.08mg 19%
Total Carbs 9.02g 18%
Sugars 1.1g 27%
Dietary Fiber 4.09g 100%
Protein 3.29g 40%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 19%
Iron 1mg 35%
Calcium 19.8mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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