Lemony Lentil Soup


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 158.1
  • Total Fat: 4.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 5.3 mg
  • Sodium: 254.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
  • Protein: 9.9 g

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Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    6 cups chicken (or vegetable) stock
    1 pound lentils
    3 T. olive oil
    1 T. minced garlic
    1 Large Onion, chopped
    1 T. ground cumin
    1/2 t. cayenne pepper
    1/2 c. chopped cilantro
    3/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Bring chicken stock and lentils to a oil in a large saucepan over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir onions into the lentils and season with cumin and cayenne. Continue simmering until the lentils are tender, about 10 minutes.
4. Carefully puree the soup in a standing blender, or with a stick blender, briefly, for more texture (which I prefer), or longer for a smooth texture.
5. Stir in cilantro and lemon juice before serving.

Makes 8 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KAMALACOCHRAN.

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    Incredible!
    I actually added chard (see the other recipe) but used these proportions for the lentils. I use a low sodium chicken base, so ended up adding some salt. With or without the greens, this is a great soup. I make a meal of it and came out with 5 2 cup servings. - 7/15/10