Apricot Lentil Soup

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This apricot lentil soup has a sweet and tangy twist. It's great with a warm piece of black bread slathered with creamy butter.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • cup dried apricots

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 5 cups chicken stock

  • 1 ½ cups red lentils

  • 3 Roma (plum) tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and chopped

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. Sauté apricots, onion, and garlic in olive oil, about 5 minutes. Add chicken stock and lentils and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

  2. Stir in tomatoes and season with cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes.

  3. Stir in lemon juice. Purée 1/2 of the soup in a blender, then return to the pot. Serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

263 Calories
7g Fat
37g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 263
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 14%
Dietary Fiber 16g 57%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 657mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.