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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.
4 Servings
40 min Preparation
Easy
Soups

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

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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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