How to Make Spicy Lentil Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy Lentil Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for cold winter nights or anytime you need a comforting and nourishing meal. This soup is packed with protein, fiber, and a delicious blend of spices that will warm you from the inside out. It's also incredibly easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences, making it a versatile and satisfying meal for the whole family.

The star ingredient of this soup is, of course, lentils. Lentils are a type of pul...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 1 large stalk celery, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1 ½ cups dry lentils

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in carrot and celery; cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, about 8 more minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; mix in chicken stock and lentils.
  • Bring soup to a boil and reduce heat to low; simmer until lentils are soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    217 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 711mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 16g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 608mg