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Spicy Lentil Soup Recipe

June 25, 2013 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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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

With enough heat and kick, lentils can be transformed into a delicious, time-warming, taste bud-igniting spicy lentil soup.
Prep Time10 minutes minutes
Cook Time30 minutes minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 jalapenos chopped
  • 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheese garnish
  • 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.

 

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