Red Lentil and Carrot Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp olive oil
2 carrots (peeled and finely chopped )
2 garlic cloves (peeled and minced )
1 large onion (peeled and finely chopped )
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp turmeric
2 cups red lentils, rinsed
6 cups chicken stock
1 tbsp orange zest, grated
salt
pepper (freshly ground )

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
Add carrots, garlic, and onion.
Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes or until onion is translucent.
Add cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Scrape mixture into the slow cooker.
Add lentils, and stir in stock and orange zest.
Cook on low for 7 to 9 hours or on high for 3 to 5 hours or until lentils are very soft.
Remove 2 cups solids from soup with a slotted spoon.
Puree until smooth in food processor fitted with a steel blade or in a blender.
Return puree to the soup, and season soup with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	397.89 Kcal (1666 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.17g	16%
Cholesterol	7.2mg	2%
Sodium	363.21mg	15%
Potassium	990.88mg	21%
Total Carbs	53.31g	18%
Sugars	8.13g	33%
Dietary Fiber	21.21g	85%
Protein	24.49g	49%
Vitamin C	7.9mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	5.6mg	31%
Calcium	64.1mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	110.79 Kcal (464 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.83g	16%
Cholesterol	2mg	2%
Sodium	101.13mg	15%
Potassium	275.9mg	21%
Total Carbs	14.84g	18%
Sugars	2.26g	33%
Dietary Fiber	5.9g	85%
Protein	6.82g	49%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	7%
Iron	1.6mg	31%
Calcium	17.8mg	6%

* 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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