Funky Vegetarian Lentil Soup |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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I was checking out some recipes for lentil soup on Zaar but I just kept adding things to the pot. This is the result! I'm pretty sure it's vegtarian, anyway! The spices are VERY approximate, I just throw stuff in until it's to my liking. Ingredients:
1/2 lb lentils, rinsed and picked over |
6 cups water |
2 carrots |
1/2 large onion |
2 garlic cloves |
2 teaspoons olive oil |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1 bay leaf |
20 dashes black pepper (20 grinds) |
1 tablespoon salt |
1 teaspoon hot paprika |
2 tablespoons tabasco sauce or 2 tablespoons louisiana hot sauce |
1 teaspoon thyme |
Directions:
1. Roughly chop the garlic, carrots, and onion.
2. Heat a large saucepan and add olive oil.
3. Heat the olive oil until it moves quickly across the pan.
4. Add the garlic, carrots, onion, cayenne, bayleaf, salt, paprika, and thyme.
5. Sauté for approximately five minutes or until fragrant.
6. Add the lentils and give a good stir so that they are coated along with the veggies.
7. Add 4 cups water, reserving the rest in case the soup becomes too thick.
8. Bring to a boil, then simmer for approximately 35 minutes.
9. Take off the heat, and blend soup with an immersion blender or with a stand blender. (If using a countertop blender, blend in batches and be sure to vent the cover!).
10. Adjust seasonings as needed.
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