Kick in the Pants Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Kick in the Pants Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; ½ teaspoon chili flakes (or to taste); 1 cup green lentil; 3 carrots, roughly diced; 7 cups water; 2 stock cubes (I used vegetarian chicken-style stock cubes); 2 cups roughly shredded spinach leaves (I used beet greens because I had them lying around, any greens will do)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili flakes (or to taste)
1 cup green lentil
3 carrots, roughly diced
7 cups water
2 stock cubes (I used vegetarian chicken-style stock cubes)
2 cups roughly shredded spinach leaves (I used beet greens because I had them lying around, any greens will do)

1
Saute the onion, garlic and ginger in a heavy bottomed large saucepan for a few minutes or until translucent.
2
Add the cumin and chilli flakes.
3
Stir until the spices coat the onions and start to release a fragrance.
4
Add the lentils and carrots and stir again.
5
Pour in the water, chuck in the stock cubes and cover.
6
Lower the heat and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes or until lentils are soft but still holding their shape.
7
Add greens, stir and cover.
8
Allow to simmer for another 2-3 minutes or until they are just wilted.
9
Serve immediately, with a dollop of yoghurt and some warm flatbreads, if liked.

167

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated, and more.

Yes, Kick in the Pants Lentil Soup 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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Kick in the Pants Lentil Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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