SPICY RED LENTIL CHILI FROM WEGMANS RECIPE

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Spicy Red Lentil Chili from Wegmans Recipe image

Provided by amandavthokie

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 c. Red Lentils
4 cups + 2 Tbls. Water, divided
2 Tbls. Butter
1/2 c. Onion, diced small
1/2 c. (1 stalk) Celery, diced small
2 Tbls. Garlic, chopped
1 med. (1/2 lb) Tomato, cored and diced (1 cup) (1 can)
2 c. Vegetable broth
1 Tbls. Tabasco sauce
1/8 tsp. Turmeric
1/8 tsp. Cumin
1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper
1 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Pepper
1/8 tsp. Chili powder
1 Tbls. Cornstarch
1/4 c. Green bell pepper, finely diced

Steps:

  • 1. Bring lentils and 2 cups water to boil; turn off heat. Remove half the lentils and liquid and place in food processor and puree about 1 minute. Set aside. 2. Melt butter in soup pot. Add onions & sweat (soften without browning) 2 minutes. Add celery and garlic and sweat 5 more minutes. Add tomatoes and cook 5 minutes. 3. Add vegetable broth, 2 cups water and seasonings. Bring to simmer. 4. Add reserved whole and pureed lentils and liquid and cook until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes. 5. Combine cornstarch and 2 Tbls. water to make a slurry. Bring soup to boil, add slurry and stir 30 seconds to thicken slightly. Turn off heat. Add green peppers. Season with salt to taste.

Azmeena Binte Mirza Archie
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This chili is not worth the effort. It's bland and boring.


Lebogang Mokgapa
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This chili is way too time-consuming to make. I won't be making it again.


Emran Jewel
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I followed the recipe exactly and my chili turned out soupy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Izuchukwu
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This chili was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Abdullah Saker
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This chili is a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably cut back on the cayenne pepper next time.


Malik
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I've never made chili with lentils before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's now my go-to chili recipe.


Kyle Bradley
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This chili is a great base recipe. I like to add different vegetables and spices to it to make it my own.


Rorisang Puleng
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I made this chili in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. It was so easy and convenient.


Dipuo Hannah
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This chili is a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. My kids loved it!


Brihanna Eze
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this chili. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


TALHA JUBAYAR
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I made this chili for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Sk Sourove
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This chili is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.


Onyebuchi Eze
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I love the combination of spices in this chili. It's just the right amount of heat.


evan raza
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Amicable Stezzy SA
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I've made this chili a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the lentils give it a nice hearty texture.


Kannan Sathasivam
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This spicy red lentil chili was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the addition of the sweet potatoes and corn.