Apricot Lentil Soup

Lentil soup with a sweet-tangy twist. This is great with a warm piece of black bread slathered with creamy butter.


Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes · Soup Recipes · Beans and Peas · Lentil Soup Recipes


Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Servings: 6
Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ⅓ cup dried apricots

  • 1 ½ cups red lentils

  • 5 cups chicken stock

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

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

  • salt to taste

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice


Directions

  1. Saute onion, garlic, and apricots in olive oil. Add lentils and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.

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

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


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
263 Calories
7g Fat
37g Carbs
13g Protein


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