SPICY VEGGIE & LENTIL SOUP

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I enjoy this recipe because it's meatless, inexpensive and simply delicious! You can substitute any vegetables you like-it's all a matter of preference. Serve warm pita bread on the side. -Geraldine Hennessey, Glendale, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups halved fresh green beans
2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh baby carrots, halved diagonally
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups beef or vegetable stock
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with spicy red pepper, undrained

Steps:

  • In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables and lentils are tender, 6-8 hours., Discard bay leaves. Stir in salt and diced tomatoes; cook, covered, 30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 693mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Isaac Montoya
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This is the best lentil soup I've ever had! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Sadaru Vijesinghe
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then eat it throughout the week.


Milton Victory
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the spicy flavor and the lentils give it a nice texture.


Ygaan SYgaan
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes and this one definitely fit the bill. It's unique and delicious, and I'll definitely be making it again.


Dennis K
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This soup is a great way to save money. It's made with inexpensive ingredients and it makes a lot of soup, so you can easily feed a crowd.


Mardonet Coetzee
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Erastus Vitalis
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's hearty and filling, and it always leaves me feeling satisfied.


Nnaemeka Kennedy
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this soup was just the right amount of spicy for me. It had a nice kick, but it wasn't too overpowering.


Farid Baba
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with carrots, celery, onions, and spinach.


Kalvin Burgess
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few simple ingredients and it's always delicious.


Md Majba
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bag of frozen vegetables in my freezer and this soup is a great way to use them up.


Sushant Bhandari
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes. This soup is a great addition to my repertoire. It's packed with protein and it's really delicious.


iram abbas
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm feeling under the weather. It's always so comforting and it helps me feel better fast.


Ko Tun
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and filling. I like to add a bit of extra spice by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.


Yami Tap
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This soup is delicious! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the vegetables are still slightly crunchy. The spices give it a nice kick, but it's not too spicy.


Birendra Raut
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the spicy flavor and the lentils gave it a nice hearty texture. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Ayden Bockweg
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This spicy veggie lentil soup is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom of three and I'm always looking for quick and easy meals. This soup is perfect because it's made in one pot and it's packed with flavor. My kids love it too, which is a huge bonus.