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Description
A hearty and flavorful spicy lentil and vegetable soup, perfect for a comforting and healthy meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
- 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup chopped mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, spinach)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in chopped mixed vegetables and cook for another 5-10 minutes, until tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper for your desired level of spiciness.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, or kale.
- This soup is excellent for meal prepping and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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