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Spicy Lentil Soup (Food Network Kitchens)
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 cups red lentils, picked over and rinsed
1 serrano chile pepper, chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
1 large tomato, roughly chopped
1 1 1/2 -inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
kosher salt
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
1/4 cup greek yogurt
naan or other flatbread, for serving
Directions:
1. Combine the lentils and 7 cups warm water in a pot, cover and bring to a boil. Add the chile pepper, tomato, ginger, garlic, turmeric and 2 teaspoons salt. Partially cover and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until thickened, 18 to 20 minutes. Stir in the cilantro. Thin the soup with water, if desired, and season with salt.
2. Mix the yogurt with 2 teaspoons water and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the yogurt and more cilantro. Serve with naan.
3. Per serving: Calories 369; Fat 3 g (Saturated 1 g); Cholesterol 3 mg; Sodium 21 mg; Carbohydrate 59 g; Fiber 15 g; Protein 27 g
4. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
By RecipeOfHealth.com