Spicy-Smoky-Soulful Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy-Smoky-Soulful Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: olive oil, for sauteing (about 2 tbsp.); 2 small onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste); 6 teaspoons bacon bits; 1 1/2 cups dried lentils; 1 (1 ounce) can vegetable broth; 3 -4 cups water (or more broth); 4 teaspoons TABASCO(R) brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce (or to taste); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (or to taste)

Servings: persons

olive oil, for sauteing (about 2 tbsp.)
2 small onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
6 teaspoons bacon bits
1 1/2 cups dried lentils
1 (1 ounce) can vegetable broth
3 -4 cups water (or more broth)
4 teaspoons TABASCO(R) brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce (or to taste)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (or to taste)

1
In large pot, saute onion, garlic and celery in olive oil.
2
When transparent (not browned) add oregano, cumin, parsley and bacon bits.
3
Saute a bit longer, then add vegetable broth and lentils.
4
Stir, then add 2 cups of water (or more broth).
5
Bring to boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.
6
Uncover, add 1 to 2 more cups of water (use your judgment) and add the chipotle Tabasco, salt and Liquid Smoke.
7
Cook uncovered over low heat for approximately another 20 to 30 minutes.

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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: olive oil, for sauteing (about 2 tbsp.), 2 small onions, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 stalks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy-Smoky-Soulful 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-Smoky-Soulful Lentil Soup

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