Spicy Lentil Soup

4.7

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This is a filling, hearty soup that is very easy to make!

Submitted by Darcie Paule

Updated on November 13, 2022

close up view of Spicy Lentil Soup in a pot on a burner

12

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 large stalk celery, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 cups chicken stock
1 ½ cups dry lentils

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in carrot and celery; cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, about 8 more minutes.
Stir in tomato paste, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; mix in chicken stock and lentils.
Bring soup to a boil and reduce heat to low; simmer until lentils are soft, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

217	Calories
4g	Fat
34g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 217
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	4%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 711mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 16g	56%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 14g	27%
Vitamin C 6mg	6%
Calcium 49mg	4%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 608mg	13%

* 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.

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