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Protein and fiber rich, hearty and warming soup
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Green Lentil Soup with Noodles (250 g) has 213 calories. That works out to 85 calories per 100 g. It contains 33.8 g of carbs, 10.5 g of protein, 2.8 g of fat and 7.8 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Green Lentil Soup with Noodles is a Turkish home-style soup made by simmering green lentils with short noodles, often in a base of onion and tomato paste. The exact vegetables and seasonings vary from kitchen to kitchen, but the lentils give it a substantial, earthy character.
As the noodles cook, they release starch and make the broth pleasantly thick; the lentils stay soft but retain some bite. In Turkey it is served as a warming lunch or supper, often with lemon and bread. Elsewhere, it makes an easy one-bowl meal, especially in cooler weather. It provides plant protein and fibre alongside carbohydrates, with relatively little fat. For a lighter meal, use a modest amount of oil and serve it with a crisp salad.
Selected: 100 g
85
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
13.5g
· 5% DV
Protein
4.2g
· 8% DV
Fat
1.1g
· 1% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 67% · Protein 21% · Fat 12%
Vitamins
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
Folate
32µg · 8% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
B6
0.09mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Sodium
220mg · 10% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
52mg · 7% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 85 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
Green lentil soup with noodles is made by simmering lentils until tender, then adding noodles to a savory broth with onion and tomato paste. Cook the noodles near the end so they soften without becoming mushy.
Yes, canned lentils work in green lentil soup with noodles. Drain and rinse them, then add them after the broth has developed its flavor; they need only enough simmering to heat through while the noodles cook.
Short, sturdy noodles work best in green lentil soup with noodles because they are easy to eat with the lentils and hold their shape in broth. Turkish erişte is traditional, but short egg noodles or small pasta shapes are practical alternatives.
Add the noodles to green lentil soup with noodles after the lentils are tender. Noodles cook much faster, and adding them too early can leave them swollen or broken by the time the lentils finish cooking.
You can use red lentils, but the soup will no longer have the same texture as green lentil soup with noodles. Red lentils soften and break down quickly, making the broth thicker and less distinct than with whole green lentils.
To keep green lentil soup with noodles from getting too thick, cook the noodles just until tender and add hot water or broth when reheating. Lentils and noodles continue absorbing liquid as the soup stands, so it naturally thickens.
Serve green lentil soup with noodles with crusty bread, a crisp salad, or plain yogurt. Since the soup already contains lentils and pasta, a fresh or tangy side balances its hearty, savory flavor without making the meal too heavy.
Yes, green lentil soup with noodles can be made without tomato paste. Sauté onion with a little garlic and seasonings for a savory base, then add broth; the result will be lighter in color and less tangy.
Green lentil soup with noodles keeps in a covered container in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Cool it promptly, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat; the noodles may soften and absorb broth while stored.
Yes, but the noodles in green lentil soup with noodles can turn soft after thawing. For a better texture, freeze the lentil soup before adding noodles, then cook fresh noodles in the reheated broth.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.