Green Lentil Soup Recipe

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An Eastern Mediterranean classic. Brought to you by dLife®

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Green Lentil Soup Recipe
  • Prep:8 min. Cook: 45 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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8 45 53

Ingredients

  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup dried green lentils
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 small onions, finely chopped
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, finely sliced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 21/2 cups cold water
  • Pinch salt, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

  • Place lentils in medium pot. Cover with cold water.
  • Bring to boil for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, drain through colander. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and cook 2/3 of onions along with garlic, cumin, and turmeric for 3 minutes.
  • Add lentils, stock, and water. Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are soft.
  • In separate saute pan, heat remaining oil and saute remaining onion until golden brown, stir frequently.
  • Use potato masher to lightly mash lentils and create pulpy texture. Reheat gently and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Ladle soup into warm bowls.
  • Before serving, mix fresh cilantro with fried onion and sprinkle over soup to garnish.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 227 calories, 13 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/4 fat, 1-1/4 starch, 3/4 vegetable.

Originally published as Green Lentil Soup Provided by dLife®

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