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Bryan's Spicy Red Lentil Soup with Spinach

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
50 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Lunch Dinner
Bryan's Spicy Red Lentil Soup with Spinach
Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups dry red lentils
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen chopped spinach
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Instructions
1
Preheat your cooking surface by heating a substantial amount of olive oil in a large container over an intermediate temperature. Sauté the onion in the hot oil until it develops a rich golden hue. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance its flavor. Introduce the tomatoes, lentils, and spinach into the mixture, followed by a sufficient amount of water. Season with basil, cardamom, cumin, cayenne pepper, and curry powder to create a harmonious blend of flavors. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then gradually decrease the heat to a low simmer and let it cook for 25 minutes, periodically stirring the contents until the lentils become tender.
2
Once cooked, carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend it into a smooth consistency before presenting it.