creamy spicy lentil soup

Name: Creamy Spicy Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) lentils, dry; 2 - carrots; 2 - onions- 1 yellow, 1 white.; 1 can(s) tomato soup; 1 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried,; 2 tablespoon(s) chicken bouillon; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cumin, paprika, parsley, basil, dried seasonings.; 2 - packets of crushed red pepper; 3/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup(s) half n half; 3 - segments of garlic; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 - red pepper; ## LADLE MORE HALF N HALF AS DESIRED IN EACH SERVING TO COOL THE BURN.

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Joanne Hendriksen

Updated on Jun 23, 2015

When I became aware of the nutritional value of spices I began using them. There's a variety of ways to make lentils so during my experimentation I came up with this wonderful tasting soup that's a favorite. Hope you agree and gain as many compliments on it as I have.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Stove Top

yield 5-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup lentils, dry
2 - carrots
2 - onions- 1 yellow, 1 white.
1 can tomato soup
1 teaspoon oregano, dried,
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
1/2 teaspoon cumin, paprika, parsley, basil, dried seasonings.
2 - packets of crushed red pepper
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup half n half
3 - segments of garlic
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 - red pepper
LADLE MORE HALF N HALF AS DESIRED IN EACH SERVING TO COOL THE BURN.

How To Make creamy spicy lentil soup

Step 1

Fill stainless steel pot with water, then bring to a boil. Add lentils. Reduce heat to medium to cook.

Step 2

Dice onions, red pepper & carrots, add to lentils.
Step 3

Peel then Crush garlic segments. Then add to lentils & vegetables.
Step 4

Permeate with spices. Cooking until finished. Very important step: Add tomato soup cooking on low heat and stirring often preventing sticking to bottom of pot.
Step 5

Cook & stir on Low heat until desired consistency 10-15 minutes.
Step 6

Then serve into individual bowls. Offering half n half in a circular motion thus preventing a grey appearance. Provide a thick crusted bread as a side.
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