Spicy Lentil Soup
To make this delicious dish, you’ll need ingredients like lentils, tomatoes, carrots, and spices such as cumin and paprika. Start by sautéing onions and garlic, then add the rest of the ingredients and let them simmer until everything is tender. Serve hot with a side of bread for dipping.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried lentils rinsed and drained
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, with juices
- 2 medium carrots diced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Steps
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and carrots, sautéing until the onion is translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the lentils, diced tomatoes (with juices), and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
