The mighty lentil shows its strength again in this quick and easy recipe for two. This is pretty close to the soup I had when I was first introduced to lentils. I was just a kid, so my palate couldn’t immediately de-construct everything I tasted in it, but I know it had the distinct flavour of celery and that it was spicy.
This should come together in about 35 minutes! It’s warm, satisfying in that special way lentils tend to be and requires very little preparation. It’s really ideal for a week night dinner!
Spicy Lentil Soup for Two
Serves two (Ha, that’s redundant, but consistency and all)
1/2 cup brown lentils (Green or French would also work fine)
2 cups water
1 small onion, peeled and chopped small
1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced thing
2 stalks celery, leaves included, sliced
1 hot pepper, your choice, diced
1 cup canned tomatoes, squished
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon coriander (not the herb, the spice)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to your taste
1/4 teaspoon salt
In a small sauce pan, combine all of the ingredients. Bring to a boil over the highest heat your pot can handle, stirring occasionally. Lower the heat so the soup is at a simmer for about a half an hour, until the lentil are soft and delicious. Serve hot.
