Spiced Lentil And Roasted Vegetable Soup Recipe

Name: Spiced Lentil And Roasted Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large tomatoes; 4 medium onions; 2 red bell peppers; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Main soup; 1 large onion, diced; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup red lentil; 1 stalk celery, diced; 2 tablespoons nigella seeds (black onion); 2 cardamom pods; 1 teaspoon dried chili; 1 pint chicken stock

Servings: persons

6 large tomatoes
4 medium onions
2 red bell peppers
4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Main soup
1 large onion, diced
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup red lentil
1 stalk celery, diced
2 tablespoons nigella seeds (black onion)
2 cardamom pods
1 teaspoon dried chili
1 pint chicken stock

1
Cut tomatoes in half, peel and halve onions, halve peppers and deseed and take off stalk.
2
Place above into roasting tray and place slices of garlic onto each piece of vegetable, sprinkle with olive and salt.
3
Roast in medium oven for 30 - 40 mins until vegetables are slightly browned and tomatoes are very soft.
4
Meanwhile sweat diced onion and celery in butter in a heavy pan for 5 minutes.
5
Add nigella seeds, chilli pepper and cardamon, stir well and add chicken stock, then add lentils.
6
Bring to a boil and then simmer, covered.
7
When roasted vegetables are ready add contents of the roasting pan with juices to the soup pan and stir well.
8
Simmer for 20 mins then season to taste with fresh black pepper and salt.
9
Blend with a stick blender or in a processor, soup should retain a rough consistency but not big lumps.Add more water if necessary and reheat.
10
Serve with a drizzle of good olive oil on top.

370

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Carbs

Protein

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large tomatoes, 4 medium onions, 2 red bell peppers, 4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced, and more.

Yes, Spiced Lentil And Roasted Vegetable 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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Spiced Lentil And Roasted Vegetable Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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