Spicy Lentil Soup

There's nothing quite like a spicy lentil soup when it comes to heartwarming soups. This recipe is packed with hearty and healthy ingredients, including sprouted lentils, veggies, and a touch of curry. The end result is a delicious and spicy sprouted lentil soup that's perfect for warming up on a cold day. Enjoy!

This week, our culinary adventures led us to explore the versatile world of sprouted lentils, a nutrient-packed ingredient that's perfect for raw dishes and a testament to our creative exploration in the kitchen. While the couscous warm salad with lentil sprouts remains a beloved option, we ponder other delicious ways to incorporate these sprouts into our meals, seeking to expand our palate and introduce new flavors into our diet.

The cool, drizzly autumn days in Milano set the perfect backdrop for our craving for warm, comforting meals, leading us to the delightful world of soups. Among our recent favorites is the simple yet profoundly flavorful Fasolada, a Greek classic that marries tomatoes with creamy white beans, embodying the essence of comfort food.

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• 💚 Why you will love it
• 🧾 Ingredients
• 🍽️ Equipment
• 🔪 Instructions
• 💡 Expert tips
• 🥢 How to serve
• 🥡 Storage
• 🍲 More delicious soups to enjoy
• 📋 Recipe
• 💬 Reviews and Comments

🧾 Ingredients

Soups are also a great way to understand the spices profile because you can instantly experience how they affect your dish, avoiding a major disaster.

Sprouting lentils is effortless and a great way to add more protein to your diet, so let's explore these delicious recipe ingredients!

• Raw Sprouted Lentils: The sprouting process makes These little powerhouses rich in protein and easier to digest. Plus, sprouting amps up the nutrient content, making them a superfood in your soup.
• Ginger: This root adds a zesty kick and is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It's like a warm hug for your digestive system.
• Carrots: These add natural sweetness and a pop of color. Plus, they're loaded with beta-carotene, which is excellent for your eyesight.
• Garlic is a flavor bomb and immunity booster. It brings depth to the dish while keeping you in tip-top shape.
• Celery: Besides adding texture, celery is high in antioxidants and can help lower inflammation. A stalk a day keeps the doctor away!
• Shallots: These bring a subtle sweetness and complexity to the dish. They're like onions but with a gourmet twist.
• Curry Powder: This spice blend is the soul of the soup, offering a medley of flavors and some anti-inflammatory benefits. It's the spice of life, literally!
• Vegetable Broth: It serves as the flavorful base of the soup, and it's a low-calorie way to pack in more veggies. Think of it as the canvas where all the other ingredients can shine.

Black pepper and fresh herbs such as cilantro or basil are optional. If you like acidity in your soups, add lemon juice.

Tip: You don't need cooked sprouted lentils, as they are already very soft, and they will become softer as soon as you add them to your soup.

If you are starting to get acquainted with spices, this is how you do it: play!

We felt like having something hearty and spicy this time, so I just went with Curry and Ginger, a classic Indian Food combination that hardly goes wrong.

Substitutions

Original Ingredient	Suggested Substitution
Ginger	Lemon zest
Garlic	Asafoetida (Hing)
Carrots	Sweet potatoes
Celery	Fennel
Shallots	Red onions
Curry Powder	Garam masala
Vegetable Broth	Mushroom broth

🍽️ Equipment

Medium saucepan

🔪 Instructions

This naturally gluten-free recipe is easy to make:

1. Make the vegetable broth. If you don’t have ready-made vegetable stock, boil water and add your cubed vegetable stock of choice.
2. Chop your onion, shallot, celery, and carrots. Mince the ginger and garlic.
3. Stir fry the veggies in a large pot set at medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the vegetable broth as soon as the onions are translucent. Also, add the spices.
5. Simmer for 5 minutes and add lentils.
6. Cook for no more than 3 mins.
7. Adjust the seasoning, add salt if needed, and serve. You can top it with a swirl of olive oil or lemon juice.

This recipe came out wonderfully, and it was love at first slurp! But, of course, you have to try this one, so whenever you make a batch of Sprouted Lentils, make sure you save some to make this soup.

Read on: How to cook with sprouts » and more recipes with sprouts

🥢 How to serve

Pair this delicious soup with cauliflower rice or perfectly fluffy basmati rice.

Serve the soup in a hollowed-out Italian artisan bread bowl. The crusty bread soaks up the flavors, making every bite a delight.

🥡 Storage

Leftover lentil soup can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days, or it can be frozen and then thawed overnight or in the microwave.

🍲 More delicious soups to enjoy

If you want a summery soup, try the Cold Spanish Soup (gazpacho)recipe or the Watermelon Rind soup recipe on this site. Both are delicious and made in minutes!

Indian-inspired creamy red lentil curry or Japanese-inspired mushroom miso soup.

If you are looking for a soup that makes a complete meal, try this traditional Tuscan white bean soup, which has all the necessary ingredients to make a flavor-packed, healthy, and delicious soup.

Lastly, if you enjoy spice and zesty soups, don't forget to try our spicy cauliflower soup and carrot ginger soup, which are incredibly easy to whip up.

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