Bryan's Spicy Red Lentil Soup

A spicy red lentil soup that is fast and easy.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 241 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom
• 2 cups water
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon curry powder
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 ½ cups frozen chopped spinach
• 1 ½ cups chopped red onion
• 2 cups dry red lentils

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the onion until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in tomatoes, spinach, and lentils, and pour in water. Season with basil, cardamom, cumin, cayenne pepper, and curry powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.

Step 2

Transfer the soup to a blender (or use a hand held blender), and blend until smooth before serving.