Spicy Lentil Soup

Spicy Lentil Soup

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

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
50 min

Ingredients

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1.5 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
0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse the lentils under cold water.

  2. 2

    Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the bell pepper.

  3. 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. 4

    Add minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Stir in the rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.

  6. 6

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

    30 min

  7. 7

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Perfect With

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