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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (156g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 2 black peppercorns
Calories 86
Calories from Fat 32		(37%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 3.6g	5%
	Saturated Fat 2.1g	10%
	Monounsaturated Fat 1.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 9mg		3%
Sodium 25mg		1%
Potassium 358mg		10%
Total Carbohydrate 11.1g		3%
	Dietary Fiber 2.1g	8%
	Sugars 3.3g
Protein 3.7g		7%
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Red Lentil, Tomato and Spinach Soup

Recipe #138073 | 35 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: ~Rita~
Sep 20, 2005

This is an Indian dish high in Iron. I found this on line and tweeked a bit. Both tomatoes and spinach are good sources of iron. They complement each other. Not in just taste but work together to help the body absorb the iron.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons masoor dal, washed (split red lentils)
2 cups chopped tomatoes or diced tomatoes
3/4 cup chopped spinach (palak)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1-2 teaspoon chopped garlic
2-3 black peppercorns
1/2 cup milk or soymilk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons ghee or olive oil
salt

Directions

1
Heat the butter in a pan and add the onions, garlic and peppercorns.
2
When the onions turn translucent, add the lentils, tomatoes, salt and 2 cups of water and cook till the dal is tender. About 20 minutes.
3
When cool, blend to get a smooth purée.
4
Add the spinach, milk and bring to a boil.
5
Finish by adding the lemon juice.
6
Serve hot.

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From: Michelle from Central Time

On Jan 17, 2009

This was excellent. Now we just need to learn how to make naan.

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From: Chef #308076

On Apr 4, 2006

After all the great reviews, I was excited to try this recipe. What a disappointment! I found it to be low on flavor and even lower on presentation.

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From: Kate's Kitchen

On Mar 16, 2006

This was great. I added cilantro and mint, used canned tomatos, and skipped the milk. The fresh herbs really added to the flavour.

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From: Hey Jude

On Oct 12, 2005

This sounded so good and easy I just had to try it and we weren't disappointed. This made just enough for my husband and myself as part of our dinner tonight, with just enough leftover for my lunch tomorrow. The amount of salt wasn't listed so I added that and some pepper to taste. Delicious soup, thanks for posting this Rita!

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