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Lentil Soup with Olive Oil and Orange (Greek Island of Crete)
Koula Barydakis
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Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
55
minutes
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Total Time
1
hour
hr
5
minutes
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Servings
6
Calories
604
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1
pound
lentils, washed well, stones removed
6
cups
water
1
cup
extra virgin olive oil
2
cloves
garlic, minced
2
tbsp.
tomato paste
1
onion, grated
1
carrots, grated
2
orange slices, peel and flesh
1
bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a deep pot, add lentils and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil and continue boiling for 15 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and continue cooking on a low boil for 30 minutes or until lentils are soft. Add more water if needed.
Nutrition
Calories:
604
kcal
Carbohydrates:
50
g
Protein:
20
g
Fat:
37
g
Saturated Fat:
5
g
Sodium:
64
mg
Potassium:
844
mg
Fiber:
24
g
Sugar:
4
g
Vitamin A:
1814
IU
Vitamin C:
9
mg
Calcium:
63
mg
Iron:
6
mg
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