Here’s something perfect for a cold snowy day. Thank you to Angela Liddon at Oh She Glows for this simple and glorious winter soup recipe.
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- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large white onion (Vidalia), diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp. smoked sweet paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
- 3 medium tomatoes, diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 tsp. each sea salt and pepper
- 2 large handfuls kale or spinach, torn in pieces
1. Sauté the onion and garlic in the oil for about 5-6 minutes in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the celery and sauté 3 minutes more.
2. Stir in all the spices (cumin, chili, coriander, paprika, cayenne).
3. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, and lentils. Boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender and splitting.
4. Stir in kale or spinach, and serve.
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