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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 large onions, chopped
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2 teaspoons salt, divided
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2 sprigs fresh thyme
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8 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 Turkish bay leaves
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6 cups vegetable broth
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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2 cups red lentils, picked over and rinsed
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1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
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2 tablespoons dried oregano
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 cups water
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4 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
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1 lemon, sliced into wedges
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add thyme sprigs, garlic, cumin, and bay leaves; cook, stirring, for 1 minute more.
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Add vegetable broth, tomatoes, red lentils, tomato paste, oregano, remaining salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Cover partially and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are very soft and falling apart, 30 to 45 minutes.
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Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Let soup cool briefly, about 10 minutes. Transfer 4 cups of soup to a blender; blend until smooth. Mix back into the saucepan. Stir in water. Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with chopped parsley and a squirt of lemon juice.
Cook's Notes:
Soup can be made 3 days ahead. Cooled it uncovered. Then it can be chilled, covered.
Substitute 1 California bay leaf for the Turkish bay leaves if preferred.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
285 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
47g | Carbs |
16g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 285 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 6g | 7% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
Sodium 1092mg | 47% |
Total Carbohydrate 47g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 13g | 45% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 16g | 33% |
Vitamin C 39mg | 43% |
Calcium 149mg | 11% |
Iron 7mg | 38% |
Potassium 903mg | 19% |
* 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.