Lebanese Lentil Soup
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Lebanese Lentil Soup
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Make a big pot of this healthy, vegetarian (and vegan) Lebanese Lentil Soup, made with green lentils, kale, sweet potato, ginger and lots of garlic and lemon.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound dry green lentil (rinsed (2 1/2 cups dry))
- 2 32 ounce boxes vegetables broth (check labels for GF) (about 8 cups total)
- 5 cups water
- 2 large carrots (diced 1/4 inch)
- 3 large celery stalks (diced 1/4 inch)
- 1 large sweet potato (diced 1/4 inch (10 oz peeled))
- 1 1/2 cups chopped cilantro ((1 big bunch or 2 small bunches))
- 1 whole bulb garlic, (peeled and minced)
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger (optional)
- 6 cups 1 bunch Lacinato Kale, Swiss chard or any of your favorite greens
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Instructions
- Add the lentils to a large pot or Dutch oven and add the broth and water.
- Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until tender, 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, wash and separate the kale leaves from the stems. Cut the stems to small cubes and cut the leaves in large pieces.
- In a medium skillet melt the butter and add the garlic, cook for less than 1 minute, (don’t burn) then add the cilantro, mix it until it softens and remove from heat immediately (the cilantro should stay almost raw green) set aside.
- Once the lentils are soft add all the vegetables celery, carrots, sweet potato, kale stems and ginger and cook until soft, 15 minutes.
- Once they become soft add the mix of cilantro and garlic along with the lemon on simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add the greens, cover the pot 10 minutes, then mix the soup and serve. Makes 16 cups.
Notes
- You can use less garlic if you wish, we like it garlicky but 4 to 5 cloves would work.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
11/2 heaping cups
Calories
260kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
45.5g
(15%)
Protein
13.5g
(27%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1.5g
(8%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
275.5mg
(11%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/2 heaping cups | |
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 45.5g | 15% |
| Protein | 13.5g | 27% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 275.5mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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