Hot and Spicy Lentil Soup
Try this delicious and hearty hot and spicy lentil soup recipe that is perfect for cold winter days
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown lentils picked over & rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 10 stalks of celery chopped
- 1 sweet potato diced
- 1 carrot diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tsp ginger fresh, minced
- 3 serrano chilies minced
- 2 14.5 oz cans of tomatoes I had canned cherry tomatoes on hand
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp coriander
- 4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 9 cups vegetable stock
- ½ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery, sweet potato, carrot, and garlic to pot; cover and cook for 10-minutes.
This is what I call a ‘Pantry & Fridge’ recipe. All the ingredients are most likely in your pantry and fridge right now, which makes this an easy go to recipe.
- Add tomatoes, ginger, cumin, coriander, serranos, and cayenne.
- Combine well.
- Stir in Lentils and vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
The cherry tomatoes where perfect for this soup. They were spoon sized and not overly large with a lot of skin like some tomatoes…(I won’t say anyone’s name!)
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
- Stir in Cilantro and Salt & Pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook for another 15-minutes.
- Serve hot.
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Notes
In conclusion, making your own snacks is a great way to save money and control what goes into your food. With a little planning and some creativity, you can easily whip up some delicious and healthy snacks at home. So next time you get a craving, try reaching for something homemade instead of store-bought. Your body—and your wallet—will thank you!
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 13gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1088mgPotassium: 666mgFiber: 17gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6397IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 4mg
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