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 teaspoons vegetable oil; 2 cups red lentils, picked over and rinsed; 1 serrano chili, seeds removed, minced; 1 onion, finely diced; 1 (10 ounce) can rotel; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon or 1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon; 7 cups water

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cups red lentils, picked over and rinsed
1 serrano chili, seeds removed, minced
1 onion, finely diced
1 (10 ounce) can rotel
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon or 1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon
7 cups water

1
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium stock pot or dutch oven on medium-high until shimmering. Add the diced onion and minced serrano chili and cook until starting to brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
2
Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3
Add the water, lentils, Rotel, salt, chicken bullion, salt, and turmeric.
4
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
5
Taste the broth and adjust with salt and chicken bullion to taste.
6
Simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
7
For a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender and process for about 15 second.
8
Garnish with cilantro and serve.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 2 cups red lentils, picked over and rinsed, 1 serrano chili, seeds removed, minced, 1 onion, finely diced, 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

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Variations & substitutions

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