Spicy Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 lb kielbasa or 1 lb andouille sausages or 1 lb Polish sausage, cut into 1 inch thich slices; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup chopped carrot; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste; 1 bay leaf; 2 envelopes lipton golden onion soup mix; 6 cups water; 2 cups dried lentils, rinsed and picked over for stones; ½ teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb kielbasa or 1 lb andouille sausages or 1 lb Polish sausage, cut into 1 inch thich slices
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon cumin seed
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
1 bay leaf
2 envelopes lipton golden onion soup mix
6 cups water
2 cups dried lentils, rinsed and picked over for stones
½ teaspoon black pepper

1
In a large souppot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add in sausage slices; stir/saute until evenly browned.
3
Add in the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; stir/saute for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
4
Add in the cumin seeds, cayenne, bay leaf, and soup mix; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly so spices don't burn.
5
Add in the water, lentils, and pepper; bring mixture to a boil.
6
Lower the heat to med-low; cover and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until lentils are soft and creamy.
7
Take out bay leaf just before ready to serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 lb kielbasa or 1 lb andouille sausages or 1 lb Polish sausage, cut into 1 inch thich slices, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 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.

Spicy Lentil Soup

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