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North African Lentil Soup

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Ingredients

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1 cup lentils
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic, cloves. minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed saffron thread
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 small turnip, peeled and diced
1 cup diced tomato with juice
8 cups fat-free vegetable broth (beef broth optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Nutritional information

116
Calories
17 g
Calories From Fat
1.9 g
Total Fat
0.3 g
Saturated Fat
0 mg
Cholesterol
89.4 mg
Sodium
21.3 g
Carbs
4.9 g
Dietary Fiber
4.8 g
Sugars
5.3 g
Protein
171g
Serving Size

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North African Lentil Soup

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    This is delicious soup. I especially loved the saffron addition. It made a perfect filling, but not so heavy, dinner along with some Recipe #494466. I glad that I made the entire recipe even though there were just two for dinner. Looking forward to the leftovers :D

    • 125 min
    • Serves 6
    • Easy

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    North African Lentil Soup, Great for a light supper! Serve with a crusty baguette spread with some roasted garlic, a tossed salad with wild baby greens and a balsamic vinaigrette and you’re on your way! Make a double batch and the leftovers freeze well, too , This is delicious soup I especially loved the saffron addition It made a perfect filling, but not so heavy, dinner along with some Recipe #494466 I glad that I made the entire recipe even though there were just two for dinner Looking forward to the leftovers :D, This was my first saffron experiment I never knew it tasted so good! My 4 year old ate an entire bowl, dipping his bread into it and exclaiming Mommy this is scrumptious! So that is a 5 star in my book!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Rinse Lentils Several Times in Cold Water, Setting Aside to Drain.

    2
    Done

    Heat Garlic in Olive Oil in Large Saucepan, Being Careful not to Scorch Garlic.

    3
    Done

    Add Onion and Saffron and Cook, Stirring, Until Onions Are Tender (add a Few Drops of Water If Onions Try to Stick).

    4
    Done

    Add Carrots, Celery, and Turnip, Cooking 10 Minutes Over Low Heat.

    5
    Done

    Add Lentils, Broth, Tomatoes, and Parsley.

    6
    Done

    Season to Taste With Salt and Pepper.

    7
    Done

    Bring to a Boil, Then Reduce Heat and Cover.

    8
    Done

    Simmer Over Low Heat 1 1/2 Hours Until Lentils Are Tender and Broth Is Slightly Thickened.

    9
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    Add Lemon Juice Just Before Serving.

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