Spicy Tomato and Lentil Soup

Name: Spicy Tomato and Lentil Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
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; salt and pepper to taste; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 0.25 cup sour cream, for topping; 2 sprigs fresh basil leaves for garnish

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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.

Recipe by Dave-o

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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
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)

Directions

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

239	Calories
7g	Fat
32g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 239
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 269mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 11g	40%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 39mg	197%
Calcium 94mg	7%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 688mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.