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Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Spicy Tomato Red Lentil Soup
by eatwell101
Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Keep a batch of this warming soup around for the week and you'll stay slim and satisfied.
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
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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