Spicy Lentil Soup (Vegan)
A hearty red lentil soup with tomatoes, warm spices, leafy greens, and a bright lemon finish.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Step 2
Add the onion and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens.
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Step 3
Add the garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, and chili pepper. Stir over medium heat until fragrant.
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Step 4
Rinse the red lentils in a fine-mesh sieve under cool running water until the water is mostly clear, then drain well.
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Step 5
Add the rinsed lentils, tomato, vegetable stock, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat.
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Step 6
Reduce to low heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and the soup has thickened.
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Step 7
Stir in the spinach and cook over low heat until wilted.
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Step 8
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in shallow containers, keep at 4°C or below, and reheat to 74°C before serving.
Risk factors
- burns from hot soup
- improper cooling or storage of leftovers