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Recipe of Spicy Lentil Soup

Recipe of Spicy Lentil Soup

This easy-to-make Spicy Lentil Soup is a flavorful and nutritious option for chilly days. Packed with green or brown lentils, aromatic spices, and a hint of heat, it's a satisfying dish that combines the goodness of vegetables and legumes. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a splash of lemon juice for a delightful finish.

Servings4

Preparation40 min

Cookingmin

Calorieskcal

How to Make Spicy Lentil Soup

Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are softened (about 5 minutes).

Step 2

Add minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in lentils, diced tomatoes (with juices), vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.

Step 4

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 5

Just before serving, stir in lemon juice for a fresh kick. Remove the bay leaf.

Step 6

Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with cilantro or parsley and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

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Ingredients

1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1 onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
6 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
Salt and black pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling