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Spicy Lentil Soup: 1 cozy hug

Spicy Lentil Soup
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A warm and hearty vegetarian soup packed with spicy lentils, perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and bay leaf to the pot.
  5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  6. Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.

Notes

  • For a smoother soup, you can blend a portion of it with an immersion blender before serving.
  • Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the spiciness.
  • This soup freezes well.

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