Prep time10 min
Cook time40 min
Total time50 min
Serves4 servings
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Lentils are almost a perfect food, full of B vitamins and protein with zero fat. This rustic blend, topped with spicy Spanish sausage, is packed full of the flavors of paprika, bay, ginger, celery, and cilantro that complement the red lentils and tomato and create a creamy, filling soup. Keep a batch of this warming soup around for the week, and you’ll stay slim and satisfied!
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Spicy Tomato Red Lentil Soup
Keep a batch of this warming soup around for the week and you'll stay slim and satisfied.
Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min
Serves
4
Ingredients
- 1 chorizo, sliced
- ¾ cup (175ml) of uncooked red lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic crushed
- 1 stick of celery, finely chopped
- Some freshly ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons of paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 lb (500g) of ripe tomatoes, chopped finely
- 2 litres of vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons of tomato puree
- Salt and black pepper to season
- Olive oil
- Fresh cilantro to serve
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Instructions
- Oil a large saucepan over a medium-high heat with olive oil. Add the onion, celery, and fry until softened.
- Add the lentils, sliced chorizo, garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika, cayenne, bay leaf, and tomato paste and stir to mix evenly.
- Add the stock, tomatoes, and Tabasco. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 40 minutes until lentils are soft. Season to taste with salt and pepper.Serve topped with some chopped fresh cilantro
Recipe Notes
- Note: If you prefer a smoother soup, blend it to your liking with a food processor or a blender.
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