Curried Lentil Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 181.1
  • Total Fat: 5.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 216.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.0 g
  • Protein: 7.1 g

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Introduction

adapted from epicurious.com adapted from epicurious.com
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1 medium onion, chopped
    1 medium carrot, finely chopped
    2 large garlic cloves, chopped, divided
    2 tablespoons curry powder
    1 cup lentils
    4 1/4 cups water, divided
    1 15- to 16-ounce can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
    1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

Six servings

Heat 1 TBSP oil in pan over medium heat, add chopped onions and carrots, cook until onions are translucent. Add half of garlic and cook about two minutes, until veg starts to brown. Add curry powder and stir for a minute. Add lentils and 4 C water. Add salt and pepper to taste and bring mix to a boil over high heat. When it boils, reduce to simmer for 30 min.

Meanwhile, add 1/2 C water, lemon juice, 1 TBSP oil and chickpeas to a blender or food processor. Puree.

When mixture has simmered for 30 min, add chickpea puree, heat through. Season with additional salt, pepper and curry powder, if desired. Thin out with water, 1/4 C at a time, if desired.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALDIMEO.