Best Spiced Tomato And Red Lentil Soup Recipes

LIGHTLY SPICED LENTIL, RED PEPPER AND TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Over a medium heat in a large saucepan, dry fry the cumin and chilli for a minute or two.
• Add oil.
• Add chopped onion and cook gently 5 minutes until softened (do not allow to colour).
• Stir in the lentils.
• Stir in the tomatoes and peppers.
• Add the stock and bring to a simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until the lentils start to disintegrate.
• Use a stick blender or liquidize in batches.
• Serve with coriander or parsley as garnish.

SPICED TOMATO AND RED LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a 6 quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and just starting to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the curry powder or garam masala and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Add the broth, tomatoes and their juices, lentil, celery, carrot, garlic, cayenne, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently to keep the lentil from sticking; skim any foam as necessary.
• Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils, carrots and celery are tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Season to taste with salt.

SOUP - SPICED RED LENTIL, TOMATO, AND KALE SOUP RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic in oil for about 5-6 minutes over medium heat. Add in the celery and sauté for a few minutes more. Stir in the bay leaf and the spices (cumin, chili powder, coriander, paprika, cayenne). You can add half the spices and add more later if you prefer. Stir in the can of tomatoes (including juice), broth, and lentils. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and then simmer, uncovered, for about 20-25 minutes, until lentils are tender and fluffy. Stir in kale or spinach and season to taste adding more spices if you wish.