Spicy Lentil Soup (From Passionate Homemaking) Recipe

Name: Spicy Lentil Soup (From Passionate Homemaking)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 2 carrots; 2 celery; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional); ¼ teaspoon ground pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 ⅓ cups water; 2 ⅓ cups dried lentils; ⅓ cup cilantro; 42 ounces chicken broth; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; sour cream

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 carrots
2 celery
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 ⅓ cups water
2 ⅓ cups dried lentils
⅓ cup cilantro
42 ounces chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
sour cream

1
Preparation: Soak lentils overnight in water.
2
Drain and rinse lentils.
3
Heat oil in a large pot oven over medium-high heat.
4
Add the vegetables; saute for 3 minutes.
5
Add the cumin, chili powder, red pepper, salt, black pepper, and garlic; saute for 1 minute.
6
Add water, lentils, cilantro, broth, and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat; simmer 1 hour.
8
(I found it took more like two hours for my peas, so definitely start earlier than I did to make sure they are completed in time for dinner!
9
).
10
Reserve 2 cups lentil mixture.
11
Place half of remaining mixture in blender; process until smooth.
12
Pour pureed soup into a large bowl.
13
Repeat procedure with other half of remaining mixture.
14
Stir in reserved 2 cups lentil mixture.
15
Garnish with 1 tablespoon sour cream and a cilantro sprig, if desired.

819

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

108

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 2 cups chopped onions, 2 carrots, 2 celery, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lentil Soup (From Passionate Homemaking) 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 (From Passionate Homemaking)

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