Name: Spicy Lentil Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 250 g red lentils; 3 garlic clove; 1 onion chopped; 1 tsp ginger; 1 tsp chilli powder; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 3 tsp red Thai curry paste; 1 red capsicum chopped; 3 tomato chopped; 2 carrot chopped large; 1L vegetable stock

by heyjude1974 Last updated on 05/02/2025

This is without doubt the best lentil soup you will ever make. I made it up after gaining 20 kg during pregnancy and it helped me lose the weight whilst not starving. The more chilli, the better the metabolism boost.

- heyjude1974

Ingredients

250 g red lentils
3 garlic clove
1 onion chopped
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp ground cumin
3 tsp red Thai curry paste
1 red capsicum chopped
3 tomato chopped
2 carrot chopped large
1L vegetable stock

Method

Step 1

Wash and soak lentils for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2

In a large pan, fry garlic, onions and ginger until soft in a bit of oil.
Step 3

Add chilli, cumin and curry paste, stir for a few minutes.
Step 4

Add capsicum, tomatoes and carrots.
Step 5

Add salt and pepper.
Step 6

Add lentils.
Step 7

Stir for 5 minutes, then add stock.
Step 8

Cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
Step 9

Allow to cool.
Step 10

Transfer small amounts to blender and puree. Place in a saucepan.
Step 11

Reheat for 5 minutes, taste and adjust seasoning and chilli to taste.
Step 12

Serve with crusty bread.