Spiced Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Spiced Red Lentil Soup
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbs olive; 1 Spanish onion, 1/2 inch dice; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbs minced fresh ginger(about 3 inch piece); 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp curry powder; 1 can fire roasted tomatoes; 2 cups red lentils; 4 cups chicken stock; 4 cups water; 1 dried bay leaf; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 tbs olive
1 Spanish onion, 1/2 inch dice
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbs minced fresh ginger(about 3 inch piece)
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp curry powder
1 can fire roasted tomatoes
2 cups red lentils
4 cups chicken stock
4 cups water
1 dried bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste

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In a large heavy-bottom pot heat oil over med heat Add onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, and curry powder: cook, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of pot with a wooden spoon until onion is soft and light golden, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat and add tomatoes. Cook about 5 minutes.
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2.Stir in lentils, chicken stock and water with bay leaf; bring heat up to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat for about 10 minutes.
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3. Remove bay leaf from pot and discard. Using an immersion blender puree soup until completely smooth. Return soup to low heat until warmed through.

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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: 1 tbs olive, 1 Spanish onion, 1/2 inch dice, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 3 tbs minced fresh ginger(about 3 inch piece), and more.

Yes, Spiced Red 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 Red Lentil Soup

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