Red Ziyad Lentil Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 264.9
  • Total Fat: 5.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 514.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.9 g
  • Protein: 15.8 g

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Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    Ziyad Red Lentils (measured dry), 2 cup
    Water, tap, 8 cup (8 fl oz)
    *Cumin - ground (1 tsp), 0.5 tsp
    Turmeric, ground, 1 tsp
    Onions, raw, 1 cup, chopped
    Garlic, 2 clove
    *Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 tbsp
    *Lemon Juice, 1 lemon yields
    *Better than Bouillon - Chicken, 1tsp, 4 tsp

Directions

1. wash lentils -make sure you use a small strainer.
2. combine with broth and boil. Cover for 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally.
3. when lentils are tender, add dry spices and bouillon (optional) to the pot.
4. saute the onions and garlic in olive oil until golden brown. Then add to soup.
5. simmer for 5 minutes. Then turn off heat, add lemon juice and sit.
6. garnish with parsley and paprika if you want.
serve with lemon wedges on the side.


Serving Size: 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CRASH0200.