Spicy Lentil Soup
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Spicy Lentil Soup
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This Spicy Lentil Soup makes for a simple and hearty dinner. Full of healthy ingredients, it's an easy recipe that will keep you full and warm all season long (freezer friendly, gluten free)
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 2 large celery stalks/sticks, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 cups chicken broth (2 32-ounce boxes of broth)
- 2 cups dried lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1 prig fresh thyme
- 1 pound cooked and cubed ham, about 3 cups - perfect use of leftovers!
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat, add oil, onions and garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant and the onions have begun to soften.
- Add carrots, celery and sea salt. Cook for about 8 minutes or until veggies have softened.
- Add the remaining ingredients except the ham. Mix together, bring to a boil and cover with lid. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for about 35 minutes, until the lentils are soft and cooked through.
- To thicken the soup, use an immersion stick blender to blend a bit of the soup until it reaches your desired consistency. I gave the soup 5 or 6 quick pulses. You can also transfer a cup or two of soup into a stand blender, blend and then return to the pot. Alternatively, if you like the thickness of the soup as it is, you don't have to blend it at all! It's up to you.
- Add the ham, cover and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Taste and season with salt as necessary. Serve with warm bread and garnish with a fresh sprig of thyme.
Notes
- To freeze, cool the soup down completely by chilling it in the fridge. Once chilled, store in freezer-safe zip-top bags or containers and freeze. When ready to eat, let frozen container thaw completely in the fridge or defrost in the microwave. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave until completely warm.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/6th of recipe
Calories
413kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
1785mg
(74%)
Potassium
609mg
(17%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
4950IU
(99%)
Vitamin C
19.8mg
(22%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
4.9mg
(27%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6th of recipe | |
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1785mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 609mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 4950IU | 99% |
| Vitamin C | 19.8mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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