Tomato and Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 leek, thinly sliced
1 large carrot , quasrtered and thinly sliced
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
250 g red lentils
1 1/4 liters water
350 ml tomato juice
1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
chopped fresh parsley (to garnish )

Directions:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the leek, carrot, onion and garlic, cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or stirring frequently until the leek and onion are a little softened.
Rinse and drain the lentils, picking them over for any foreign matter.
Add the lentils to the pan and stir in the waster, juice and tomatoes, Add the cumin, coriander, bayleaf and a large pinch of salt.
Bring to the boil and reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
You can now puree the soup if you prefer it smoother or leave it as it is.
Season well with salt and pepper before serving.
Garnish each serving with a sprinkling of fresh parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	203.86 Kcal (854 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.78g	4%
Sodium	21.12mg	1%
Potassium	643.93mg	14%
Total Carbs	33.33g	11%
Sugars	5.44g	22%
Dietary Fiber	14.11g	56%
Protein	12.18g	24%
Vitamin C	17.2mg	29%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	3.7mg	21%
Calcium	50.9mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129.81 Kcal (543 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.77g	4%
Sodium	13.45mg	1%
Potassium	410.02mg	14%
Total Carbs	21.22g	11%
Sugars	3.46g	22%
Dietary Fiber	8.99g	56%
Protein	7.76g	24%
Vitamin C	10.9mg	29%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	2.4mg	21%
Calcium	32.4mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

3.5

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
cholesterol free,
high fiber

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