By Lynette McWilliams
Hearty tomato-lentil soup is warm, tangy and filled with Persian flavors
Instructions
Prep:20minCook:30min
Warming spices and lots of lemon juice perk up a hearty tomato and lentil soup that's great with herbs, pita and feta on the side.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:00:17 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
37
Low
Glycemic Load
23
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories383.4 kcal (19%)
Total Fat11.2 g (16%)
Carbs59.2 g (23%)
Sugars11.8 g (13%)
Protein15.8 g (32%)
Sodium485 mg (24%)
Fiber15.5 g (55%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
3 tablespoonsghee
or olive oil
1yellow onion
medium, diced
¾ cupgreen lentils
or brown
½ cupbasmati rice
uncooked
1 x 6 ouncecan tomato paste
1 teaspoonground cumin
1 teaspoondried mint leaves
optional
½ teaspoonfine salt
plus more as needed
¼ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoonground cinnamon
6 cupslow-sodium vegetable broth
or chicken, divided
0.5 bunchfresh parsley
preferably curly, leaves and tender stems, finely chopped and divided, plus more for serving
¼ cupfresh lemon juice
from 2 large lemons, plus more to taste
Fresh herb sprigs
such as parsley, scallions, tarragon and/or dill, for serving, as desired, optional
6 ouncesfeta
for serving, optional
Instructions
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