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Spicy Red Lentil Soup


 

  1. 1 teaspoon olive oil
  2. 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
  3. salt and pepper to taste
  4. 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  5. 1 1/2 cups frozen chopped spinach
  6. 2 cups dry red lentils
  7. 2 cups water
  8. 2 teaspoons dried basil
  9. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  10. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  11. 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  12. 1/2 teaspoon curry powder

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Cook the onion until golden brown.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Mix in tomatoes, spinach, and lentils.
  5. Pour in water.
  6. Season with basil, cardamom, cumin, cayenne pepper, and curry powder.
  7. Bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
  9. Transfer the soup to a blender (or use a hand held blender), and blend until smooth before serving.

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