Spicy Lentil and Veggie Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 222.9
  • Total Fat: 5.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 6.1 mg
  • Sodium: 372.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.4 g
  • Protein: 10.9 g

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Introduction

This soup can easily be made vegetarian by using vegetable stock instead of chicken This soup can easily be made vegetarian by using vegetable stock instead of chicken
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    Carrots, raw, 450 grams
    Celery, raw, 500 grams
    Lentils, 1.7 cup
    Chicken stock, home-prepared, 8.5 cup
    Couscous, .6 cup, dry, yields
    Onions, raw, 4 medium (2-1/2" dia)
    Ginger Root, 20 grams
    Olive Oil, 2 tbsp
    Cumin seed, 1 tbsp
    Coriander seed, 1 tbsp
    Turmeric, ground, 2 tsp
    Lemon juice, 3 tbsp (or orange)
    Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Peel and chop the carrots. Clean and cut the celery. Cook up the stock. Add the carrots, celery and lentils and let them cook for approximately 10 minutes. Take the pot of the heat and add the couscouses, let it sit for approximately 5 minutes.
Peel and chop the onions. Peel and finely chop the ginger. Heat the oil and add the onions, let them sauté until soft. Add the ginger and spices and let them fry for a few more minutes.
Add onion mix to the soup and let it simmer for a few minutes.
Add lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
For more flavour/protein add spicy sausages or crispy bacon.

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ZOMMBIE1.