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Spicy Tomato and Lentil Soup

Spicy Tomato and Lentil Soup

Cost $6.5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 25 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $6.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🧅 1 onion, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 chile pepper, chopped
    • 1 cup red lentils
    • 🍅 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
    • 💧 1 cup water

  • Seasonings & Garnish

    • 🧂 salt and pepper to taste
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • ¼ cup sour cream, for topping (Optional)
    • 🌿 2 sprigs fresh basil leaves for garnish (Optional)

STEPS

1

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Lightly brown the onions in the oil.

2

Add the tomatoes, chili pepper, lentils, cumin and basil to the pan along with the water.

3

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

4

When the lentils have softened, use a stick blender to puree the soup.

5

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.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

239

Calories

  • 13
    Protein
  • 32
    Carbs
  • 7
    Fats

💡 Using fresh basil leaves enhances the flavor of the soup.Consider serving with crusty bread for a more filling meal.If you don't have a stick blender, transfer the soup into a regular blender in batches to puree.