Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large yellow onion, diced
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2 stalks celery with leaves, diced
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2 carrots, diced
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1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
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6 cups water
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2 cups French green lentils
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4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
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1 tablespoon salt, or more to taste
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1 tablespoon ground coriander
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 cup all-purpose flour (Optional)
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¼ cup butter (Optional)
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1 lemon, cut into wedges
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freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, and carrots until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds.
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Add water, lentils, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, salt, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; stir to incorporate. Cover and simmer until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours.
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Whisk flour and butter together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; stir constantly until thickened and paste-like, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes, until light brown, about 20 more minutes.
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Whisk flour paste into finished soup, a spoonful at a time, until smooth and creamy. Serve with lemon wedges, remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, and a sprinkle of freshly ground pepper.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 268 | Calories |
| 8g | Fat |
| 38g | Carbs |
| 12g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 268 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 8g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 17% |
| Cholesterol 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium 755mg | 33% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 14g | 50% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin C 15mg | 16% |
| Calcium 62mg | 5% |
| Iron 4mg | 24% |
| Potassium 509mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
