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.

Submitted by Karena

Updated on March 30, 2023

13

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

⅓ 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

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

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