Spicy Lentil Soup with Lemon

prep time:: 35 min
total time:: 1 hr 15 min

Makes 4 servings

Tylar

ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 - 1 tsp curry powder (optional)
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1 (32 ounce) carton of chicken broth
1 cup red lentils
1 large carrot
3 tomatoes
3 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp cilantro, chopped

directions

1
Heat 3 tbsp of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook until the onion has turned golden brown, about 5 minutes.
2
Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and curry powder. Cook and stir for 2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
3
Stir in the chicken broth, lentils, carrot, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are soft, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Puree the soup in a blender. Don’t add all at once, blend in batches.
5
Stir in the lemon juice, and cilantro, then season to taste with salt. Sprinkle with chili pepper flakes and serve.

notes

Lentils are extremely healthy and important to a vegetarian diet. They lower cholesterol, manage blood sugar levels, and are a fat-free source of protein.

Source: Tylar