Apricot Lentil Soup

This pureed soup is made with red lentils, dried apricots and tomatoes cooked in chicken broth with cumin and thyme. The addition of fresh lemon juice prior to serving intensifies the flavors.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 263 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ground black pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ⅓ cup dried apricots
• 1 ½ cups red lentils
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Saute onion, garlic, and apricots in olive oil. Add lentils and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in tomatoes, and season with cumin, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in lemon juice. Puree 1/2 of the soup in a blender, then return to the pot. Serve.