Spicy Red Lentil Soup
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Recipe type: Vegan Soups
Cuisine: Indian
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Serves: 6-8
 
Spicy Red Lentil Soup
Ingredients
  • 1 cup each carrots, celery, and onion
  • 1½ tsp kosher/sea salt
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1½ tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • ⅛-1/4 tsp cayenne (start low)
  • 16 oz (1 pint) canned tomatoes-or 2 cups fresh if in-season
  • 1½ cup red lentils
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 tbsp corn starch or arrowroot
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Garnish: freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
  1. Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and seasonings into a heated pot. Sauté until softened, adding a little water to prevent sticking, about 5-8 minutes
  2. Add starch, and mix in
  3. Add in tomatoes, lentils, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce to low and simmer until lentils have cooked, and texture is creamy.
  4. Add in lemon juice, season to taste, and serve topped with fresh parsley.
Notes
62% Vitamin A, 181 mg potassium, 15% Vitamin C, 15.5% Iron, 5.3% calcium
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ⅙ Calories: 213 Fat: <1g Carbohydrates: 39.3 g Sugar: 7.5 g Fiber: 8.5 g Protein: 15.5 g Cholesterol: 0 mg
Recipe by Garden Fresh Foodie at https://gardenfreshfoodie.com/soups-stews/spicy-red-lentil-soup/