Lentil and Vermicelli Soup - Shawrbat Adas

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The fresh coriander and cooked vermicelli add an interesting touch to this version of lentil soup.

Time to Prepare this Recipe 90 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 80 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 135 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 8 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 cup lentils rinsed
8 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions chopped
4 cloves garlic crushed
1 small hot chili peppers finely chopped
1/2 cup cilantro leaves finely chopped
1/3 cup vermicelli broken into small pieces

Directions

Place lentils, water, salt, pepper, and cumin in a pot and bring to boil.

Cover and cook over medium heat for 25 minutes.

In the meantime, heat oil in frying pan; then sauté onions, garlic, and hot pepper over medium heat for about 10 minutes.

Add coriander and stir-fry for 3 more minutes.

Add frying pan contents and vermicelli to lentils and bring to a boil.

Cover and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes or until vermicelli and lentils are well- cooked.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 302g
Amount per Serving
Calories 135 12% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.0g3%
 Saturated Fat 0.0g1%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 603mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 23.0g8%
 Dietary Fiber 8.0g33%
 Sugars 3.0g
Protein 7.0g14%
Vitamin A 1%  Vitamin C 8%
Calcium 4%  Iron 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.

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