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    Home » Vegetable Soups

    Spicy red lentil soup

    Posted: Oct 30, 2019 · Updated: Mar 18, 2020 by Tonje

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    Spicy red lentil soup is the perfect combination of hearty, thick soup, just enough spice and vegetarian protein. This is a quick and easy recipe made in one pot with easy to find ingredients.

    Spicy red lentil soup in bowls, garnished with chili flakes and yogurt.

    Jump to:
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍲 Leftovers
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
    • 🍴 More hearty & creamy soups:
    • Recipe

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    🥘 Ingredients

    The best red lentil soup is made using ingredients you might already have at home.

    You will need onions, fresh ginger, garlic, red lentils, vegetable or chicken stock (or buillion/stock cubes), carrots and celery.

    For the seasoning, you need celery salt, chili powder, coriander and cumin. You can change the seasoning based on personal preferences, or what you happen to have at home.

    🔪 Instructions

    Start by preparing the ingredients. Finely dice onion, garlic and ginger. Cut the carrots and celery into small, bite-sized pieces.

    Onion in a pot.

    Heat some oil in a large pot, and add the onion, garlic and ginger. Saute for a few minutes until the onion has softened.

    Carrots, celery, onion cooking in a pot.

    Add carrots, celery and all the seasoning to the pot. Stir to combine, and saute for another 2-3 minutes.

    Soup boiling in a pot.

    Add broth, stock or water + buillion cubes, along with the lentils. Place a lid on top of the pot, and leave the soup to cook until the lentils has softened, 15-20 minutes.

    Smooth lentil soup in a pot.

    Use a hand blender to blend the soup smooth. Add more seasoning to taste, then serve the soup while it's hot.

    💭 Top tips

    Here are my best tips and advice to make the perfect spicy red lentil soup:

    • Adjust the amount of chili powder to suit your preferences. Omit it if you want a mild soup, and double the amount for a really spicy version.
    • Soup builds flavor the longer it cooks, so take your time and allow the lentil soup to boil for a while.
    • After the soup is blended, you can adjust the texture as you please. For a thinner soup, add more water or broth. For a thicker version, leave the soup to boil until it has reached a consistency you like.
    Red lentil soup in white bowls with chili flakes on top.

    🍲 Leftovers

    Leftover spicy red lentil soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 5 months.

    Thaw frozen soup in the fridge overnight, then reheat it on the stove top or in the microwave.

    📋 Frequently asked questions

    Is this recipe allergy friendly? - This recipe is gluten free, soy free, nut free, dairy free and egg free. Consult the nutrition labels of your ingredients to ensure that they suit your dietary needs.

    Can I add other ingredients to this soup? - Absolutely. Feel free to add other ingredients like beans or vegetables.

    Is lentil soup vegetarian? - Yes! This soup is completely vegetarian and vegan.

    🍴 More hearty & creamy soups:

    • Spicy butternut squash soup
    • Slow cooker broccoli cheddar soup
    • Apple and parsnip soup
    • Potato and carrot soup

    Recipe

    Spicy red lentil soup

    Spicy red lentil soup is the perfect combination of hearty, thick soup, just enough spice and vegetarian protein. This is a quick and easy recipe made in one pot with ingredients you might already have in your kitchen.
    5 from 6 votes
    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine International
    Servings 4
    Calories 229 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup red lentils (220 g)
    • 3 carrots
    • 2 celery stalks
    • 5 cup vegetable stock
    • 2 small onions (1 large)
    • thumb sized ginger
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • ½ teaspoon celery salt
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon coriander
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

    Instructions
     

    • Start by preparing the ingredients. Finely dice onion, garlic and ginger. Cut the carrots and celery into small, bite-sized pieces.
    • Heat some vegetable oil in a large pot, and add the onion, garlic and ginger. Saute for a few minutes until the onion has softened.
    • Add carrots, celery and all the seasoning to the pot. Stir to combine, and saute for another 2-3 minutes.
    • Add broth, stock or water + buillion cubes, along with the lentils. Place a lid on top of the pot, and leave the soup to cook until the lentils has softened, 15-20 minutes.
    • Use a hand blender to blend the soup smooth. Add more seasoning to taste, then serve the soup while it’s hot.

    Notes

    Is this recipe allergy friendly? – This recipe is gluten free, soy free, nut free, dairy free and egg free. Consult the nutrition labels of your ingredients to ensure that they suit your dietary needs.
    Can I add other ingredients to this soup? – Absolutely. Feel free to add other ingredients like beans or vegetables.
    Is lentil soup vegetarian? – Yes! This soup is completely vegetarian and vegan.

    Leftovers

    Leftover spicy red lentil soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 5 months.
    Thaw frozen soup in the fridge overnight, then reheat it on the stove top or in the microwave.

    Top tips

    Here are my best tips and advice to make the perfect spicy red lentil soup:
    • Adjust the amount of chili powder to suit your preferences. Omit it if you want a mild soup, and double the amount for a really spicy version.
    • Soup builds flavor the longer it cooks, so take your time and allow the lentil soup to boil for a while.
    • After the soup is blended, you can adjust the texture as you please. For a thinner soup, add more water or broth. For a thicker version, leave the soup to boil until it has reached a consistency you like.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 13gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1511mgPotassium: 674mgFiber: 16gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 8386IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword carrots, celery, dairy free, gluten free, lentil soup, lentils, nut free, vegan, vegetarian
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    Comments

    1. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      January 16, 2020 at 9:31 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like such a creamy and comforting soup - sounds absolutely delicious!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        January 17, 2020 at 6:23 am

        Thank you Bintu, I hope you'll try it!

        Reply
    2. Chris Collins

      January 16, 2020 at 9:41 pm

      5 stars
      I'm always looking for new soup recipes around this time of year! Definitely trying this out!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Tonje

        January 17, 2020 at 6:23 am

        Hope you like it, Chris!

        Reply
    3. Veena Azmanov

      January 16, 2020 at 9:52 pm

      5 stars
      Spicy red lentil soup sounds like a comforting meal. Easy and delicious and Nutritious too.

      Reply
      • Tonje

        January 17, 2020 at 6:23 am

        It sure is, Veena.

        Reply
    4. Paula Montenegro

      January 16, 2020 at 9:53 pm

      5 stars
      I love cooking with red lentils. Beautiful soup, with some Italian flavors. Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        January 17, 2020 at 6:23 am

        Hope you enjoy it, Paula.

        Reply
    5. Olivia

      January 16, 2020 at 10:18 pm

      5 stars
      I love lentil soup and this one is so simple! I already have everything to make this tonight. Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        January 17, 2020 at 6:24 am

        Let me know how it turns out!

        Reply
    6. Taj

      January 01, 2022 at 10:13 am

      5 stars
      Made this 3 times now, and my wife absolutely loves it!

      Reply

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