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Spicy lentil soup

Spicy Lentil Soup with Garlic Croutons

Helen Ridgeway Helen Ridgeway
If you have nothing much left in the fridge and want a quick, nutritious meal, try this spicy lentil soup with garlic croutons. Super easy to make and freezes well for batch cooking.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Servings 6
Calories 307 kcal

Ingredients
 

Ingredients for the soup:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ red chilli
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp dried dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 400 g tin chopped tomatoes (14oz)
  • 400 g dried red lentils rinsed (2 cups)
  • 2 litres veg stock (8 cups)
  • Extra salt and pepper to taste

Crouton ingredients:

  • 3-4 slices of stale bread
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Few grinds of black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Chop the onion, garlic and chilli. Heat up the oil in a large pan and add the chopped onion and salt and sauté for 7-8 mins. Add the garlic and chill for the last 2-3 mins.
  • Add all the spices and dried herbs and cook for another minute or two. Add the stock, tomatoes and lentils and bring to the boil. Simmer for about 25 minutes then season to taste.
  • Whilst the soup is cooking cut the bread into chunks. Mix the bread with all the other ingredients and roast for 7-8 mins at 180C/350F, giving them a shake half way through
  • Once the soup is cooked, blend until smooth (I just use a stick blender for this). Top with the croutons and some herbs, if you like.

Notes

  • The nutritional information is just for the soup without the croutons
  • The soup also thickens the longer you leave. You may want to add more stock (if you are cooking in advance and reheating).
  • This soup freezes very well and will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • It will also keep in the fridge for 3-4 days, if you want to make a big batch for easy lunches.
  • If you are cooking for a crowd or just want to add some extra protein, you can add in some chickpeas or beans – either before you blend or afterwards.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 46.4gProtein: 17.5gFat: 4.5gSaturated Fat: 0.9gFiber: 8.6g
Keyword croutons, easy soup
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