The Giant Cookbook

Spicy Lentil Soup

A hearty and warming soup with a little kick. Perfect for a chilly day.

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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 40 mins
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened.

2

Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper and cook for 1 minute more.

3

Add lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until lentils are tender.

4

Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.