Spicy Winter Vegetable Soup

Spicy, warm, filling, and so nutritious!

A bowl of spicy winter vegetable soup with corn bread in the background.

Spicy Winter Soup

When you need something filling and spicy that is not chili
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 219 kcal

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.
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Winter Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
219
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
454
mg
20
%
Potassium
 
757
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
 
36
g
12
%
Fiber
 
10
g
42
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
 
7636
IU
153
%
Vitamin C
 
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
 
50
mg
5
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

What does a 2000 calorie diet mean?

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