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Spicy Tomato and Lentil Soup

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30 min

Spicy Tomato and Lentil Soup

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Time

30 min

Serving

4 persons

Calories

239

Rating

4.00★ (60)

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Author: Victoria Buriak
A quick, easy and tasty recipe for thick lentil soup. This works best using a hand blender or a food mixer, but you can puree it in the blender too. Serve with thickly sliced crusty bread for a filling and delicious meal.

Ingredients

  • onion: 1 piece (chopped)
  • olive oil: 1 Tbsp
  • chili pepper: 1 piece (chopped)
  • red lentils: 1 cup
  • tomatoes: 1 can (14.5 ounce can, peeled and diced)
  • water: 1 cup
  • salt and pepper: (to taste)
  • ground cumin: 0.5 tsp
  • basil: 1 tsp (dried)
  • sour cream: 0.25 cup (for topping, optional)
  • sprigs fresh basil leaves: 2 piece (for garnish, optional)

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Lightly brown the onions in the oil. Add the tomatoes, chili pepper, lentils, cumin and basil to the pan along with the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
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  2. When the lentils have softened, use a stick blender to puree the soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper. For a special touch, put sour cream in a squirt bottle, and squeeze a spiral onto the top of each bowl of soup, and garnish with a sprig of fresh basil.
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