LEMON GARLIC LENTIL SOUP

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A tangy delight. This is a hearty soup, great for fall and winter. The recipe is inspired by a soup I had at a Mediterranean restaurant. If you like lemons and garlic, you will love this! I use split Urad Dal (lentils that are split and skinned), because I have an 8 pound bag of them, but you could also use regular lentils.

Provided by Chef Doodle

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups pasta shells (dry)
1 cup split & skinned Urad Dal (dry)
5 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable stock powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup celery, finely diced
1/2 cup carrot, finely diced
1/4 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
4 -6 garlic cloves, crushed
3 lemons, juice of

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions. Drain.
  • In a large pot, bring dal, water and broth mix to a boil, reduce heat to medium. Cook until lentils are at desired consistency.
  • In skillet, sauté celery, carrots and garlic. for 2-3 minutes. Add spinach and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Add vegetable mixture and pasta to dal. Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Before serving add lemon juice. I also add another clove of crushed garlic, since raw garlic is quite good for you!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 26.9, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 13.7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 12.5

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