Spicy, warm, filling, and so nutritious!
Spicy Winter Soup
When you need something filling and spicy that is not chili
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs vegetable oil
Flavor based
- 1 onion (medium, chopped)
- 1 12 oz. pkg chorizo (vegan is great)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 Tbs tomato paste
Vegetables etc.
- 2 cups potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 2 cups sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 1 cup carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 2 stalks celery (peeled and chopped)
- 1 cup red lentils (rinsed)
- 1 14.5 oz can chopped tomatoes
Seasonings
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups stock (chicken or vegetable)
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are softened and translucent.
- Add the chorizo and cook, stirring frequently, until it is broken up.
- Add the garlic tomato paste and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the paprika, salt, and mixed herbs and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Add the vegetables, lentils, chopped tomatoes, and the stock and stir to combine.
- Add enough water to ensure the vegetables are covered.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring every once in a while, until the vegetables are tender and the lentils are fully cooked, approximately 45 minutes.
- Taste, adjust for seasoning, and serve.
Notes
Nutrition information is calculated using meat-based chorizo and chicken stock.
