Curried Red Lentil Soup With Jalepeno, Ham And Lemo

Name: Curried Red Lentil Soup With Jalepeno, Ham And Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; `1 tablespoons garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced; 1 carrot, peeled and grated; 1 tablespoon mild or medium curry powder (if hot curry powder, use less); 1 1/2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed; 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or more to taste); 2 cups canned tomatoes, chopped; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
`1 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 carrot, peeled and grated
1 tablespoon mild or medium curry powder (if hot curry powder, use less)
1 1/2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice (or more to taste)
2 cups canned tomatoes, chopped
salt and pepper

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["In a saucepan, heat oil and add onion, pepper, garlic, ginger carrot and curry powder. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.", "Add lentils, chopped tomato and broth (and optional cooked ham bone or ham hock) and bring to a boil. Immediately reduced heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes until lentils are soft.", "If using a ham hock, remove from the soup, cut meat into 1/2 cubes and discard the fat and bone. Add salt and pepper to the soup and stir in lemon juice. Taste. Add more lemon juice, if desired.
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Optional: leftover ham bone or cooked ham hock, 1 can of garbanzo beans, 1 celery rib chopped
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Garnish: thinly sliced jalapeno pepper or chopped cilantro", "Serve in cups or soup bowls and garnish with a thin slices of jalapeno pepper (or a dollop of yogurt). For a thinner soup, add more broth.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, `1 tablespoons garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Curried Red Lentil Soup With Jalepeno, Ham And Lemon falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Curried Red Lentil Soup With Jalepeno, Ham And Lemon

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