Mediterranean Lentil Soup
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Mediterranean Lentil Soup

Mediterranean Lentil Soup

Garlic, onions and spices combine in lentil soup with a creamy last-minute addition, yogurt.

Servings: 40 servings (1 serving = approx. 8 oz portion)
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Dried lentils
2 lb 10.00 oz
6 cups
Yellow onions, chopped
4 lb
16 cups
Garlic, fresh, minced
2 oz
3 Tbsp
Vegetable oil
2 oz
1/4 cup
Turmeric, ground
2 Tbsp
Chili powder
1 Tbsp
Coriander, ground
3/4 tsp
Chicken stock, no salt added
12 lb
18 cups
Black pepper
1 Tbsp
Yoplait® Lowfat Vanilla Bulk Size Yogurt (439000)
3 lb
6 cups
  1. Wash and pick over lentils; set aside.
  2. Add oil, onions and garlic to a large pot; cook over medium heat to sweat onions.
  3. Stir in turmeric, chili powder and coriander, cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
  4. Add lentils, chicken stock and black pepper; heat to boiling then reduce heat, cover and simmer 60-90 minutes or until lentils are cooked.
  5. Reduce heat to low; stir in yogurt and warm long enough to heat through (DO NOT BOIL or soup will curdle).
  6. Serve in approx. 8 oz portions.

  • Thin with water during simmering if needed.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
approx. 8 oz portion
Calories
170
Calories from Fat
25
% Daily Value
Total Fat
2 1/2g
4%
Saturated Fat
1/2g
3%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
620mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate
25g
8%
Dietary Fiber
6g
24%
Sugars
4g
Protein
11g
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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