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creamy spicy lentil soup

Elizabeth33 avatar
Recipe by
Joanne Hendriksen
@Elizabeth33

When I became aware of the nutritional value of spices I began using them. There's a variety of ways to make lentils so during my experimentation I came up with this wonderful tasting soup that's a favorite. Hope you agree and gain as many compliments on it as I have.

yield 5 -8
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy spicy lentil soup

  • 1 c
    lentils, dry
  • 2
    carrots
  • 2
    onions- 1 yellow, 1 white.
  • 1 can
    tomato soup
  • 1 tsp
    oregano, dried,
  • 2 Tbsp
    chicken bouillon
  • 1/2 tsp
    cumin, paprika, parsley, basil, dried seasonings.
  • 2
    packets of crushed red pepper
  • 3/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 c
    half n half
  • 3
    segments of garlic
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1
    red pepper
  • LADLE MORE HALF N HALF AS DESIRED IN EACH SERVING TO COOL THE BURN.

How To Make creamy spicy lentil soup

  • 1
    Fill stainless steel pot with water, then bring to a boil. Add lentils. Reduce heat to medium to cook.
  • 2
    Dice onions, red pepper & carrots, add to lentils.
  • 3
    Peel then Crush garlic segments. Then add to lentils & vegetables.
  • 4
    Permeate with spices. Cooking until finished. Very important step: Add tomato soup cooking on low heat and stirring often preventing sticking to bottom of pot.
  • 5
    Cook & stir on Low heat until desired consistency 10-15 minutes.
  • 6
    Then serve into individual bowls. Offering half n half in a circular motion thus preventing a grey appearance. Provide a thick crusted bread as a side.
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