Spicy Lentil Soup

A vibrant and flavorful lentil soup with a touch of heat, perfect for a chilly evening.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

50 min

Ingredients

1 ½ cup lentils

6 cup vegetable broth

1 medium onion

3 cloves garlic

1 medium bell pepper

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

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1
Rinse the lentils under cold water.
2
Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the bell pepper.
3
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until softened.
6 min
4
Add minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
5
Stir in the rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
30 min
7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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