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
- 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
- Protein 7.34 g Moderate
- Carbs 21.63 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.88 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.96 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.03 mg Low Source
- Sodium 403.5 mg Moderate
- Fiber 7.84 g Good Source
- Sugar 7.37 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 38.19 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.08 mg Moderate
- Potassium 359.58 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 91.23 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 15.01 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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