Spiced Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Spiced Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup split red lentils; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon anise; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 2 pinches saffron (optional); ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon coriander; 2 tablespoons fresh gingerroot, grated; 1 medium red pepper, finely chopped; 1 medium orange bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped; 2 ½ cups vegetable stock; 2 (400 ml) cans coconut milk

Servings: persons

1 cup split red lentils
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon anise
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 pinches saffron (optional)
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon coriander
2 tablespoons fresh gingerroot, grated
1 medium red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium orange bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
2 ½ cups vegetable stock
2 (400 ml) cans coconut milk

1
Steep red lentils in hot water for 10 minutes, rinse and drain.
2
Heat oil in a large, heavy-based pan and gently fry the onion and spices for 3-4 minutes.
3
Add the peppers, lentils and continue frying for 4-5 minutes, stirring to distribute the spices evenly among the vegetables.
4
Pour in the stock, bring to a boil and simmer gently, covered, for 10 minutes.
5
Stir in the coconut milk and continue to simmer, covered, for 35-40 minutes.
6
Leave cool for several minutes.
7
Liquidize in blender until completely smooth, season to taste and reheat gently before serving.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup split red lentils, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Spiced 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.

Spiced Lentil Soup

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