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.
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.
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