Syrian-Style Lentil and Spinach Soup Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 29, 2009

Hello, I'm the author of this recipe. You need to add about a teaspoon of cumin to the soup towards the end with the lemon juice. The cumin and lemon juice make all the difference in the taste.

—AzzaJaba

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 05, 2009

merely OK, which is odd because I usually love Syrian food. Seemed like it was definitely missing something, even with the addition of cumin. Was a decent way to use up some old lentils I had laying around but won't be making this one again any time soon.

—ktchristmas

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May 19, 2010

I added cilantro, garlic, corriander and a chicken bouillon cube,,amazing!! A+++

—fantomette

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Nov 24, 2010

Wonderful recipe! I added two bay leaves to the boiling water and lentils, making sure to take them out before step 2 I added a cup of vegetable stock after adding the lemon juice and spinach. The cumin and parsley were a great addition and cracked pepper is a must in my diet!! Delicious!

—aja

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Mar 15, 2011

This is a very good base recipe. You need to add what you like but mine came out great. I added carrots, corriander, cumin, garlic salt and tabasco. This is a perfect post workout meal packed with protein and low in fat.

—Muffin Mans wife

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Apr 27, 2010

I added more spinach and the recommended cumin. We really enjoyed it. Ours came out less like a soup than like a thick stew, though... and I added in additional water and skipped the step with the flower.

—Lisa

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Jan 26, 2009

Our mother used to always make this soup for us. Mmmmm

—shameh

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Jan 27, 2009

Seemed like it was lacking something. I used some bone broth as part of the liquid; added some pepper and fresh parsley when it still seemed like it needed something more. I think I'll try adding some turkey or some spicy sausage when/if I make this again. At any rate, my baby seemed to like it.

—Shary

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Nutrition

Calories
166 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
24.6 g
8%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
3.8 g
6%

Fiber
10.5 g
42%

Protein
9 g
18%

Sodium
304 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Syrian-Style Lentil and Spinach Soup

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 166
Calories from Fat: 34

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.8g 6 %
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 304mg 12 %
Potassium 409mg 11 %
Total Carbohydrates 24.6g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 10.5g 42 %
Protein 9g 18 %
Sugars 2.1g
Vitamin A 16 %
Vitamin C 18 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 28 %
Thiamin 19 %
Niacin 20 %
Vitamin B6 14 %
Magnesium 18 %
Folate 100 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.