Lentils have a bad reputation. They are known for their bland taste, but they really don’t have to be.

With enough heat and kick, lentils can be transformed into a delicious, time-warming, taste bud-igniting spicy lentil soup. Try this recipe:

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Spicy Lentil Soup Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time30 minutes

Servings - 4 persons

Ingredients 

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• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 jalapenos, chopped
• 1 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup lentils
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 cups shredded cheese, cheddar or pepper jack
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Tortilla chips for dipping

Instructions

• In a large saucepan, saut the chopped onions, crushed garlic cloves and chopped jalapenos for four to five minutes, or until onions turn translucent.
• Stir in the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, broth, water, lentils and chili powder.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium
• Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
• Once the lentils are soft, pour the soup into a blender or food processor and puree the soup.
• Ladle into serving bowls and sprinkle some shredded cheese over the top of each bowl.
• Serve spicy lentil soup with tortilla chips.

Do you have a favorite cold weather soup? I’d love to try it out!

Recipe originally posted on SCJohnson.com.