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Spicy Lentil Soup Food Recipe

A hearty vegan lentil soup made with red lentils, vegetables, and warming spices simmered into a comforting meal.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Red lentils — 1 cup
  • Vegetable broth — 4 cups
  • Onion diced — 1 cup
  • Carrots chopped — 1 cup
  • Garlic minced — 3 cloves
  • Olive oil — 1 tbsp
  • Crushed tomatoes — 1 cup
  • Cumin — 1 tsp
  • Smoked paprika — 1 tsp
  • Chili flakes — ½ tsp
  • Salt — ½ tsp
  • Black pepper — ¼ tsp
  • Lemon juice — 1 tbsp
  • Fresh parsley — 2 tbsp

Method
 

  1. Red lentils — 1 cup
  2. Vegetable broth — 4 cups
  3. Onion, diced — 1 cup
  4. Carrots, chopped — 1 cup
  5. Garlic, minced — 3 cloves
  6. Olive oil — 1 tbsp
  7. Crushed tomatoes — 1 cup
  8. Cumin — 1 tsp
  9. Smoked paprika — 1 tsp
  10. Chili flakes — ½ tsp
  11. Salt — ½ tsp
  12. Black pepper — ¼ tsp
  13. Lemon juice — 1 tbsp
  14. Fresh parsley — 2 tbsp

Notes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Calories: 240
Total Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 13g

Vitamins and minerals (per serving)

Iron: 25%
Folate: 40%
Magnesium: 18%
Potassium: 14%
Vitamin A: 35%

Additional notes / tips

  • Blend partially for thicker texture.
  • Add turmeric for deeper color.
  • Serve with warm flatbread.
  • Add spinach near end of cooking.
  • Rest soup briefly before serving.