Apricot Lentil Soup

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 150.5

Total Fat: 3.0 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 793.1 mg
Total Carbs: 26.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
Protein: 6.1 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Apricot Lentil Soup calories by ingredient

Introduction

A great cold-weather soup--spicy and fruity. A great cold-weather soup--spicy and fruity.

Minutes to Prepare: 15

Minutes to Cook: 60

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

3 T. olive oil

1 large yellow onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 c. dried apricots, chopped

1 1/2 c. dried red lenitls, rinsed thoroughly

5 c. onion stock (or chicken stock, if preferred)

3 fresh plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped (may also used 1 can diced tomatoes)

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

salt and pepper to taste

2 T. fresh lemon juice

chopped parsley for garnish, if desired

Directions

In large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and apricots. Satue, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft, about 12 minutes. (Do not let apricot burn---you must stir!) Add lentils and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, cumin, thyme, and salt and pepper. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Using an immersion blender, partially puree the soup; stir to mix well, the season with lemon juice and any additional salt/pepper desired. Simmer for 2 or 3 minutes, then serve with parsely for garnish.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DAMIENDUCKS.