Belly-warming Spicy Lentil Soup
Craving for something warm, hearty, and healthy? Try our Belly-warming Spicy Lentil Soup! It’s packed with flavors and will definitely kick up your taste buds a notch. So, what are you waiting for?
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Soups, Stews, and Chili
- Cuisine: Main Course
- Diet: VeganDiet
Ingredients
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- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 2 tsp chopped garlic
- 2 tsp crushed ginger
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1–liter vegetable stock
- 2 cups of water
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed
- 1 cup dry soup mix, rinsed
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Using the olive oil, sauté the onion, carrots, and leeks inside a big pot.
- After 5 minutes, add the garlic, ginger, and all dry spices except for the chili flakes. Stir for 30 seconds.
- Add the canned tomatoes and stir through.
- Add the chili flakes and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the lentils and soup mix. Then pour the veggie stock over it. Add a cup of water too.
- Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring every now and then.
- Use a stick blender to partially blend some of the soup. Or remove 3 cups of soup from the pot and blend in a standing blender, then add it back to the pot. This thickens the soup very well.
- Add the other cup of water if too thick for your liking and simmer for another 15 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed, stir the lemon juice through, and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Last night I made a belly-warming, health-boosting lentil soup that is just perfect for any chilly winter’s evening.
It’s got a little bite to it to add some extra warmth.
Prepared and submitted by Jana Cooks
Find it online: https://esmesalon.com/belly-warming-spicy-lentil-soup/
