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    Spicy Red Lentil Soup


    Source of Recipe


    Marla

    List of Ingredients




    Low Cholesterol Spicy Red Lentil Soup


    1 teaspoon olive oil
    1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
    salt and pepper to taste
    1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
    1 1/2 cups frozen chopped spinach
    2 cups dry red lentils
    2 cups water
    2 teaspoons dried basil
    1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
    1/2 teaspoon curry powder

    Recipe




    Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the onion until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in tomatoes, spinach, and lentils, and pour in water. Season with basil, cardamom, cumin, cayenne pepper, and curry powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
    Transfer the soup to a blender (or use a hand held blender), and blend until smooth before serving.

 

 

 


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