Orange-Scented Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil or 2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 yellow onions, thinly sliced (or 1 spanish onion)
2 celery ribs, trimmed and thinly sliced ( save the leaves from 1 stalk)
1 large carrot, trimmed, peeled, and thinly sliced
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup french green lentil, rinsed and picked over ( lentils du puy)
1 strip orange peel , about 1 x 2 inches, white pith removed and cut into 3 pieces
6 black peppercorns
3 coriander seeds
1 whole clove (the spice , not garlic)
fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped (1-inch piece)
salt
fresh ground pepper
yogurt, for topping
chopped cooked bacon, for topping (or lardons)

Directions:

Warm the oil or melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over low heat.
Toss in the onions, celery (including the leaves), and carrot; stir the vegetables until they glisten, then cover the pot and cook, stirring often, until they soften but don't color, about 10 minutes.
Add in the broth, lentils, citrus peel, peppercorns, coriander, clove, and ginger; increase heat and bring to a boil.
Decrease heat so that the broth just simmers, put the cover on the pot, and gently simmer until the lentils are so soft you can mash them with the back of a spoon, 60-90 minutes.
After the soup has simmered for about 45 minutes, season it with salt and pepper.
Working in batches, puree the soup-spices, celery leaves, orange peel, and all-in a blender or food processor; or use an immersion blender.
Wipe out the pot and pour the soup back into it, and reheat.
Ladle the soup into plates or bowls; garnish each with a dollop of yogurt, and sprinkle with bacon, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	222.77 Kcal (933 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.02g	14%
Sodium	891.77mg	37%
Potassium	636.37mg	14%
Total Carbs	23.99g	8%
Sugars	1.67g	7%
Dietary Fiber	11.45g	46%
Protein	9.02g	18%
Vitamin C	19.8mg	33%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	52.1mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	65.2 Kcal (273 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.64g	14%
Sodium	260.99mg	37%
Potassium	186.24mg	14%
Total Carbs	7.02g	8%
Sugars	0.49g	7%
Dietary Fiber	3.35g	46%
Protein	2.64g	18%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	33%
Iron	0.8mg	14%
Calcium	15.2mg	5%

* 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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