Red Lentil Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 320.4
  • Total Fat: 5.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1,072.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 45.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.7 g
  • Protein: 22.0 g

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Introduction

This is nearly universally liked, even by people who are unfamiliar with Middle Eastern flavors. This is nearly universally liked, even by people who are unfamiliar with Middle Eastern flavors.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 T. olive oil
    16 oz. can crushed tomatoes
    1 med. onion chopped
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1/2 t. cumin
    1/4 t. coriander
    5-6 cups beef broth
    1 T. lemon juice
    2 c. red lentils
    salt
    pepper

Directions

Serves 6.

Combine all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 40-50 minutes, adding more broth if needed. Serve with plain yogurt, if desired.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LOSTINAWOOD.