Spicy Lentil Soup
Description
This spicy lentil soup is a flavorful and hearty one-pot dinner! You don’t need to add a thing but your favorite pita or freshly-baked bread. Because lentils pack lots of protein and fiber, they make a great substitute for meat.Ingredients
| 3 tbsp olive oil |
| 1 onion, chopped |
| 2 carrots, diced |
| 2 chopped celery stalks |
| 2 garlic cloves, minced |
| 1 tsp curry powder |
| 1 tsp of cumin |
| 1/2 tsp turmeric |
| 1 tsp dried oregano |
| 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper |
| 2 Yukon gold potatoes peeled and diced |
| 1-19 oz / 798 ml can of diced tomatoes |
| 1-14 oz / 400 ml can of lentils, drained |
| 8 cups vegetable broth 2 liters |
| 3 bay leaves |
| 4 cups baby spinach 75 g |
| salt and pepper to taste |
Directions
- 1
- In a saucepan over medium heat, soften the onions, carrots and celery in the oil.
- 2
- Add minced garlic, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, oregano, crushed red pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
- 3
- Add potatoes, canned tomatoes, lentils, vegetable broth, bay leaves.
- 4
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 60 minutes.
- 5
- Remove the bay leaves, add baby spinach, adjust the seasoning and serve hot.
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