Bryan's Fiery Red Lentil Soup
Bryan's Fiery Red Lentil Soup brims with warm spices like cardamom, cumin, and cayenne, balanced by sweet tomatoes and earthy spinach. The lentils cook down into a velvety, satisfying texture with a lingering heat that’s cozy yet bright. Serve it on cool evenings or for a hearty lunch when you want something bold, comforting, and wholesome.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until golden brown.
- 3
Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Stir in the tomatoes, lentils, and spinach; pour in the water.
- 5
Season with basil, cardamom, cumin, cayenne pepper, and curry powder.
- 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender.
- 7
Transfer the soup to a blender and purée until smooth before serving.
- Calories 143.12 kcal Moderate
- Protein 8.02 g Moderate
- Carbs 28.32 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.36 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.18 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 278.02 mg Moderate
- Fiber 3.29 g Moderate
- Sugar 6.66 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.33 g Moderate
- Calcium 82.41 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.05 mg Good Source
- Potassium 597.27 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 1.4 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 9.77 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Bryan's Fiery Red Lentil Soup is an Indian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chopped Spinach, Curry Powder, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 143.12 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bryan's Fiery Red Lentil Soup?
- It is an Indian soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Bryan's Fiery Red Lentil Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chopped Spinach, Curry Powder, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Bryan's Fiery Red Lentil Soup?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Bryan's Fiery Red Lentil Soup?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 143.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bryan's Fiery Red Lentil Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
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