Bryan's Spicy Red Lentil Soup

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 241 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups dry red lentils
• 0.5 teaspoon curry powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1.5 cups frozen chopped spinach
• 1.5 cups chopped red onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Transfer soup to a blender and purée until smooth before serving.