Yaya's Lentil Soup Recipe

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Yaya's Lentil Soup
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups dry lentils
  • 4 1/2 cups water or 4 1/2 cups stock
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp margarine
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 slices stale bread
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 dash paprika
  • 1 dash cumin
  • 1 dash salt

Directions:

  1. Soak lentils overnight. Drain.
  2. Place lentils in a large pot and cover with water or stock (approx. 4 1/2 cups). If using water, flavour with soup mix. Cover pot and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are cooked through.
  3. While lentils are cooking make croutons: Cut bread into small cubes. Coat the bread pieces with oil, salt & spices. Fry on med heat until crispy and golden brown on all sides. Lay on paper towel until ready to use. This will soak up some of the excess oil.
  4. Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup of cool water.
  5. Add dissolved cornstarch, salt and margarine to lentils. Cook for 5 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Soup with thicken.
  6. Serve hot, topped with fresh, home-made croutons.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 386.28 Kcal (1617 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.73g 15%
Sodium 818.38mg 34%
Potassium 802.35mg 17%
Total Carbs 53.73g 18%
Sugars 1.85g 7%
Dietary Fiber 25.19g 101%
Protein 21.17g 42%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 6%
Iron 6.5mg 36%
Calcium 70.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 140 Kcal (586 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.53g 15%
Sodium 296.61mg 34%
Potassium 290.8mg 17%
Total Carbs 19.47g 18%
Sugars 0.67g 7%
Dietary Fiber 9.13g 101%
Protein 7.67g 42%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 6%
Iron 2.4mg 36%
Calcium 25.6mg 7%

* 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

  • 7.7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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