APRICOT LENTIL SOUP WITH EGGPLANT

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I found this in an old cookbook, and it's a great soup for the fall! It smells a bit Christmassy when cooking (I think it's the cinnamon) but there's a bit of heat there when you eat it!

Provided by filaughn

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups brown lentils
8 cups water
1 1/2 cups dried apricots
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium eggplant, chopped
4 tablespoons water (may need a little more)
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine lentils and 8 cups water and bring to a boil in large saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes.
  • Add apricots. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • In a separate pan, saute onion in olive oil until light brown. Add eggplant and 4 tablespoons water, to prevent sticking. Cook for 10 minutes or until eggplant is tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add tomatoes, bell peppers, cinnamon, allspice, red pepper, paprika and salt. Mix well and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add tomato mixture to lentils and simmer, covered for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.5, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 308.3, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 16.6, Sugar 17.9, Protein 11.7

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