TURKISH LENTIL SOUP

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I am on a bit of a soup kick right now in the quest to eat healthier. This is a recipe from my Grandmother's recipe box. I always love Grandma's cooking and this recipe is no exception! Definately comfort food.

Provided by CrockFoolery

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups chicken stock (or water)
1 cup onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
1 cup carrot (chopped)
1 1/4 cups red lentils (rinsed)
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lemon, cut in wedges

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, over high heat, bring stock to boil.
  • Add onions, garlic, carrots, lentils, parsley, bay leaf, cumin, thyme, salt and pepper.
  • Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally for 15 - 20 minutes or until vegetables and lentils are tender.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • Remove 3 cups of soup. Process (in batches) in food processor or blender until smooth.
  • Return to saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Adjust seasonings.
  • Squeeze lemon juice into individual servings.
  • Freezes well. (244 calories per 1 1/2 cup of soup).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.3, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 5.4, Sodium 562.2, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 4.3, Protein 12.7

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