APRICOT LENTIL SOUP

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Lentil soup with a sweet-tangy twist. This is great with a warm piece of black bread slathered with creamy butter.

Provided by Karena

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Fruit Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup dried apricots
1 ½ cups red lentils
5 cups chicken stock
3 roma (plum) tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried thyme
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Saute onion, garlic, and apricots in olive oil. Add lentils and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, and season with cumin, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in lemon juice. Puree 1/2 of the soup in a blender, then return to the pot. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 16 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 6.6 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

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