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1 Cup Dried Lentils (Red), Rinsed And Drained |
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1 Tablespoon Olive Oil |
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1 Onion, Chopped |
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3 Cloves Garlic, Minced |
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1 Carrot, Diced |
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Salt To Taste |
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Pepper To Taste |
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1 Celery Stalk, Diced |
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1 Red Bell Pepper, Diced |
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Fresh Cilantro, Chopped (For Garnish) |
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1 Jalapeño Pepper, Seeded And Minced | ![]() |
1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin |
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1 Teaspoon Ground Corriander | ![]() |
1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric |
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1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Adjust According To Your Spice Preference) | ![]() |
2 Cup Water |
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1 Can (14 Ounces) Diced Tomatoes | ![]() |
1 Bay Leaf |
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Step: 1 Heat The Olive Oil In A Large Pot Or Dutch Oven Over Medium Heat. Add The Onion And Garlic, And Sauté Until They Become Translucent And Fragrant. |
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Step: 2 Add The Carrot, Celery, Red Bell Pepper, And Jalapeño Pepper To The Pot. Cook For About 5 Minutes, Stirring Occasionally, Until The Vegetables Begin To Soften. |
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Step: 3 Add The Rinsed Lentils, Water, And Diced Tomatoes (Including The Liquid), To The Pot. Stir Everything Together And Bring The Soup To A Boil. |
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Step: 4 Add The Ground Cumin, Coriander, Turmeric, Bay Leaf, And Cayenne Pepper To The Pot. Stir Well To Coat The Vegetables With The Spices, And Cook For Another Minute. |
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Step: 5 Once The Soup Is Boiling, Reduce The Heat To Low And Cover The Pot. Simmer For About 30-40 Minutes, Or Until The Lentils Are Tender And Fully Cooked. |
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Step: 6 Remove The Bay Leaf From The Pot And Season The Soup With Salt And Pepper To Taste. |
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Step: 7 Serve The Spicy Lentil Soup Hot, Garnished With Fresh Cilantro. You Can Also Serve It With Some Crusty Bread Or Rice On The Side. |
Enjoy Your Delicious And Spicy Lentil Soup!
Instructions
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1 Cup Dried Lentils (Red), Rinsed And Drained |
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1 Tablespoon Olive Oil |
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1 Onion, Chopped |
|
3 Cloves Garlic, Minced |
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1 Carrot, Diced |
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Salt To Taste |
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Pepper To Taste |
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1 Celery Stalk, Diced |
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1 Red Bell Pepper, Diced |
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Fresh Cilantro, Chopped (For Garnish) |
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1 Jalapeño Pepper, Seeded And Minced | ![]() |
1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin |
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1 Teaspoon Ground Corriander | ![]() |
1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric |
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1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Adjust According To Your Spice Preference) | ![]() |
2 Cup Water |
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1 Can (14 Ounces) Diced Tomatoes | ![]() |
1 Bay Leaf |
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Step: 1 Heat The Olive Oil In A Large Pot Or Dutch Oven Over Medium Heat. Add The Onion And Garlic, And Sauté Until They Become Translucent And Fragrant. |
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Step: 2 Add The Carrot, Celery, Red Bell Pepper, And Jalapeño Pepper To The Pot. Cook For About 5 Minutes, Stirring Occasionally, Until The Vegetables Begin To Soften. |
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Step: 3 Add The Rinsed Lentils, Water, And Diced Tomatoes (Including The Liquid), To The Pot. Stir Everything Together And Bring The Soup To A Boil. |
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Step: 4 Add The Ground Cumin, Coriander, Turmeric, Bay Leaf, And Cayenne Pepper To The Pot. Stir Well To Coat The Vegetables With The Spices, And Cook For Another Minute. |
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Step: 5 Once The Soup Is Boiling, Reduce The Heat To Low And Cover The Pot. Simmer For About 30-40 Minutes, Or Until The Lentils Are Tender And Fully Cooked. |
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Step: 6 Remove The Bay Leaf From The Pot And Season The Soup With Salt And Pepper To Taste. |
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Step: 7 Serve The Spicy Lentil Soup Hot, Garnished With Fresh Cilantro. You Can Also Serve It With Some Crusty Bread Or Rice On The Side. |
Enjoy Your Delicious And Spicy Lentil Soup!