Description
Discover the ultimate Spicy Red Lentil Soup recipe that will awaken your taste buds and nourish your soul. This tantalising blend of aromatic spices and hearty lentils creates a comforting and flavourful dish that is perfect for any season. Dive into a bowl of warmth and nutrition with this easy-to-follow recipe, as we guide you step by step through the process of creating a culinary masterpiece. Prepare to savor every spoonful of this wholesome soup that is sure to leave you craving more.
Ingredients
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- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 large carrot
- 2 sticks celery
- 400 g dried red lentils
- 1 1/2 litres vegan vegetable stock
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onions, celery, and carrot into small 1cm pieces and mince the garlic
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and sautee the onions for 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the carrots and celery and cook for another 5 minutes until soft.
- Add the tinned tomatoes, stock and spices, along with 200g of the lentils. Bring to simmer and put the lid on to cook for 35 minutes or until the lentils are soft.
- In the meantime cook the other 200g of lentils in another saucepan by boiling them in water for 20 minutes or so until soft. Drain and set to one side.
- Blend the soup with a stick blender until smooth and then drain and add the remaining cooked lentils.
- Add the zest of the lemon and a squeeze of lemon juice and season to taste.
