Red Lentil Soup with a Spicy Sizzle
This Turkish soup features a delicious, healthful combination of lentils and whole-grain bulgur. A drizzle of sizzling spiced olive oil gives the soup a final flourish.
Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 1995
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Recipe Summary
Ingredients
Directions
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Tip: You can replace red lentils with brown lentils; add 1/2 cup water and simmer 40 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
218 calories; protein 13.4g; carbohydrates 32.9g; dietary fiber 5.7g; sugars 2.5g; fat 4.6g; saturated fat 0.7g; vitamin a iu 280.6IU; vitamin c 9.2mg; folate 89.3mcg; calcium 35.4mg; iron 3.5mg; magnesium 37.2mg; potassium 571.4mg; sodium 563mg; thiamin 0.2mg.
Exchanges:
1 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat