Like I said in the previous post. I crave spicy things now, and this soup satisfies all my cravings, for some reason (liquid smoke, maybe?) it even tastes like there is some sort of meat in it. FYI-There isn't and it's delicious. If you don't want the heat factor leave the pepper out. No biggie, it's ALMOST as good without it. Almost.
Spicy Red Lentil Soup
1- carrot-chopped
1- small onion-chopped
1- stalk celery-chopped
1- Chile (Jalapeno, Serrano, Thai Chile)-chopped (you can remove the seeds for less heat)
3- cloves garlic-minced or grated
1- 2 inch piece of garlic-minced or grated
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp, 21 seasoning salute
1 tsp liquid smoke
2 cups dried red lentils (checked for stones and rinsed)
8 cups water
In a large saucepan or pot, over medium heat, saute carrot, onion, celery and chile in olive oil, until onion becomes translucent or clear, then add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds (do not let garlic burn, it will taste nasty).
Add red lentils, water and the rest of the ingredients to rest of pot, stirring frequently. After about 20 minutes mixture will start to thicken up. Turn off store and either using a blender, or stick blender, blend soup until it becomes smooth.
Serve in soup bowls topped with roasted pepitas and cilantro. Yum!
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