How To Make Spicy Lentil Soup
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced jalapeno pepper. Cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
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Add the cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Stir well to coat the onions and spices.
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Add the red lentils, vegetable broth, water, and diced tomatoes to the pot. Stir well and bring the soup to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
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Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
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Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.
Nutrition
- Calories : 270kcal
- Total Fat : 2g
- Saturated Fat : 0g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 1250mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 47g
- Dietary Fiber : 14g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 17g
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