Spicy Tomato & Red Lentil Soup Recipe
Are you in the mood for a flavorful and hearty soup? Look no further than this Spicy Tomato & Red Lentil Soup recipe. Packed with fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and protein-rich lentils, this dish is perfect for meat-free cooking enthusiasts. The recipe, courtesy of Thermo-Bexta, is easy to follow and yields a satisfying soup with just the right amount of spiciness. Serve it with some warm ciabatta bread for a complete and comforting meal. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is sure to impress. Get ready to savor the flavors and celebrate the joy of homemade soup!
Ingredients:
- 150 grams onion
- 5 cloves of garlic
- 30 grams olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 carrot
- 3 stalks of celery
- 1 zucchini
- 1 capsicum
- 1 can of tomatoes (can use crushed or diced)
- 150 grams red lentils
- Stock paste
- Fresh thyme (or dried)
- Smoked paprika
- Chili powder (adjust according to desired spiciness)
- Water
- 20 grams lemon juice
Cooking steps:
- Start by chopping 150 grams of onion and 5 cloves of garlic in a food processor. Use the pulse function to achieve a finely chopped consistency.
- In a large cooking pot, heat 30 grams of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic mixture and sauté for 4 minutes.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon each of cumin and coriander onto the onion and garlic mixture. Stir well and cook for an additional minute.
- Add 1 carrot, 3 stalks of celery, 1 zucchini, and 1 capsicum to the pot. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Cover the pot and let the vegetables cook for 6 seconds on speed 6.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes, 150 grams of red lentils, stock paste, fresh thyme (or dried), smoked paprika, and chili powder according to your preferred spiciness level. Add water to the pot, filling it up to the 2-liter mark.
- Cover the pot and let the soup cook for 25 minutes over high heat.
- After 25 minutes, add 20 grams of lemon juice to the pot. Blend the soup for 4 seconds on speed 6 to achieve a semi-pureed texture.
- Serve the Spicy Tomato & Red Lentil Soup hot with freshly baked ciabatta bread. Enjoy your homemade meal and don't forget to share your cooking creations on social media.
