Red Lentil and Apricot Soup
Red Lentil and Apricot Soup balances gentle sweetness from dried apricots with earthy cumin and thyme, all rounded by a bright squeeze of lemon. The puréed texture is velvety and comforting, with tomatoes adding depth and chicken stock giving a rich backbone. Serve it as a cozy dinner starter or a light lunch on cool evenings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Red Lentil and Apricot Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Sauté the apricots, onion, and garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the chicken stock and lentils and bring to a boil.
- 3
Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the tomatoes and season with cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper to taste.
- 5
Simmer for 10 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the lemon juice.
- 7
Purée half of the soup in a blender, then return it to the pot.
- 8
Serve.
- Calories 161.14 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 7.34 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 21.63 g 8%
- Total Fat 6.88 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.96 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 403.5 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 7.84 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 7.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 35.81 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.08 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 360.9 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 19.08 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 14.52 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Red Lentil and Apricot Soup is an Indian soup recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Stock, Dried Apricot, Dried Thyme, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 161.14 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Red Lentil and Apricot Soup?
- It is an Indian soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Red Lentil and Apricot Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Stock, Dried Apricot, Dried Thyme, Garlic, Ground Cumin. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Red Lentil and Apricot Soup?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Red Lentil and Apricot Soup?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 161.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Red Lentil and Apricot Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Red Lentil and Apricot Soup healthy?
- Red Lentil and Apricot Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 161.14 calories and 7.34 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 403.5 mg (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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