Spicy Sizzle Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy Sizzle Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 onions, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 8 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth); 1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed (see Tip); 1/3 cup bulgur; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

6 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 onions, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
8 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed (see Tip)
1/3 cup bulgur
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons lemon juice
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cumin; cook for 1 minute.
2
Add broth, lentils, bulgur, tomato paste and bay leaf; bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook over low heat until the lentils and bulgur are very tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Discard the bay leaf.
3
Ladle about 4 cups of the soup into a food processor (or blender) and puree. Return the pureed soup to the soup pot and heat through. Stir in lemon juice and season with pepper.
4
Just before serving, ladle the soup into bowls. Heat the remaining 4 teaspoons olive oil in a small skillet and stir in the paprika and cayenne. Drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon of the sizzling spice mixture over each bowlful and serve immediately.
5
TIP - You can replace red lentils with brown lentils; add 1/2 cup water and simmer 40 to 45 minutes.
6
MAKE AHEAD TIP - Prepare through Step 3. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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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: 6 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided, 2 onions, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups), 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Spicy Sizzle 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.

Spicy Sizzle Red Lentil Soup

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