Bryan's Spicy Red Lentil Soup
Description
This spiced red lentil soup is cooked on the stovetop with tomatoes, spinach, onion, and spices, then puréed in a blender for a quick and easy meal.
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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2 cups dry red lentils
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1 1/2 cups frozen chopped spinach
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2 cups water
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2 teaspoons dried basil
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in tomatoes, lentils, and spinach; pour in water. Season with basil, cardamom, cumin, cayenne pepper, and curry powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
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Transfer soup to a blender and purée until smooth before serving.