Spicy Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 cm fresh ginger, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 pinch dried chili pepper flakes; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 150 g red lentils; 1 liter vegetable stock (I use Marigold); 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 bunch fresh coriander leaves (cilantro)

Servings: persons

1
Heat the oil in a pan with a heavy bottom.
2
For soup, my favourite pan is a cast iron Le Creuset casserole dish.
3
Add the ginger and cumin and fry gently until the seeds turn a dark brown -- but don't let them burn.
4
Add the oinions and carrots and sweat gently for around 5 minutes.
5
Throw in the lentils and add the stock.
6
bring to the boil and simmer for around 20 minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Allow to cool, then blitz with a hand held blender until smooth.
9
Check seasoning and add lime juice and coriander to serve.

154

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 cm fresh ginger, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon cumin seed, 1 pinch dried chili pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Lentil Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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