How to Make Bryan's Spicy Red Lentil Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There is no better way to warm up on a cold day than with a hearty and flavorful bowl of soup. And when it comes to a soup that's both satisfying and packed with flavor, Bryan's Spicy Red Lentil Soup takes the cake. This recipe is the creation of Bryan, a passionate home cook who believes that food should not only nourish the body but also delight the taste buds.

One of the reasons why this soup is so beloved is its rich and complex flavor profile. The combination of spices, herbs, an...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups chopped red onion
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups dry red lentils
  • 1 ½ cups frozen chopped spinach
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in tomatoes, lentils, and spinach; pour in water. Season with basil, cardamom, cumin, cayenne pepper, and curry powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
  • Transfer soup to a blender and purée until smooth before serving.
  • Nutrition

    241 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 268mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 15g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 150mg
    • Iron: 9mg
    • Potassium: 946mg