Spicy Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup lentils(paid link)
• 6 cup vegetable broth(paid link)
• 1 medium onion(paid link)
• 3 cloves garlic(paid link)
• 1 medium bell pepper(paid link)
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes(paid link)
• 2 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• 1 tsp chili powder(paid link)
• 1 tsp cumin(paid link)
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)

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.

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