Lemon Lentil Soup

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The original Greek recipe is rich, lemony, and satisfying but so is this version with fresh lemons, cashew cream, and hearty red lentils.

Submitted by AR Cook
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 large bowls
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 4 carrots, peeled and chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • ¾ teaspoon ground coriander

  • 4 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted raw cashews

  • 1 ½ cups chopped spinach

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Grease a saucepan with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Saute carrots, celery, and coriander until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth and red lentils and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes.

  2. Blend lemon juice and cashews together in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy.

  3. Stir the cashew cream, spinach, and parsley in with the lentils. Season with salt and pepper and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

181 Calories
3g Fat
29g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 181
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 391mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 11g 21%
Vitamin C 13mg 15%
Calcium 64mg 5%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 552mg 12%

* 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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