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Spicy Lentil Chili




Source of Recipe


posted by Britney Elise






List of Ingredients



• 1 medium onion, chopped
  
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  
• 1 fresh jalepeno chile, seeded and finely chopped
  
• 1 celery rib, chopped
  
• 1 carrot, chopped
  
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
  
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
  
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
  
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
  
• 1 tablespoon paprika
  
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
  
• 2 teaspoons dried oreagano, crumbled
  
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
  
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  
• 2 cups lentils, rinsed and drained
  
• 1 Turkish, or 1/2 California bay leaf
  
• 2 quarts chicken stock or broth (64 ounces)
  
• accompaniments: sour cream, chopped tomato, scallions, cilantro
  






Instructions



1. Cook onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, celery, carrot, garlic, salt, and pepper in oil in 5 to 6 quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
   
2. Meanwhile, stir together brown sugar, spices, oregeno, thyme, and mustard, then add this mixture to the vegetables and cook, stirring until fragrant, for about 4 minutes.
   
3. Add lentils, bay leaf, and stock. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally until lentils are very soft, 50 to 60 minutes. Discard bay leaf before serving.
   
4. Serves 6