Bryan's Spicy Red Lentil Soup

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
88%
Bryan's Spicy Red Lentil Soup
45 min.
6
80kcal

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Welcome to Bryan's Spicy Red Lentil Soup, a delightful dish that perfectly balances flavor and nutrition! This vibrant soup is not only vegetarian and vegan but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to enjoy a healthy meal without compromising on taste. With a health score of 88, you can feel good about serving this dish to your family and friends.

Imagine a warm bowl of soup that is both comforting and invigorating, thanks to the aromatic spices like curry powder, ground cardamom, and cayenne pepper. The combination of diced tomatoes and frozen chopped spinach adds a burst of color and nutrients, while the red lentils provide a hearty texture and a protein boost. Each serving is only 80 calories, making it a guilt-free option for a starter, snack, or even a light meal.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delicious soup that serves six, perfect for sharing or meal prepping for the week ahead. Whether you're looking for a cozy dish to warm you up on a chilly day or a healthy option to impress your guests, Bryan's Spicy Red Lentil Soup is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So grab your pot and blender, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 28 ounce canned tomatoes diced canned
  • 0.5 teaspoon curry powder 
  • teaspoons basil dried
  • 1.5 cups pkt spinach frozen chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cardamom 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • 1.5 cups onion red chopped
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • pot
  • blender
  • immersion blender

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the onion until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Mix in tomatoes, spinach, and lentils, and pour in water. Season with basil, cardamom, cumin, cayenne pepper, and curry powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
  3. Transfer the soup to a blender (or use a hand held blender), and blend until smooth before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories80kcal
Protein18.16%
Fat14.14%
Carbs67.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.67
Glycemic Load
3.57
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
20.324782723966%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
8.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:80.19kcal
4.01%
Fat:1.47g
2.27%
Saturated Fat:0.2g
1.27%
Carbohydrates:15.86g
5.29%
Net Carbohydrates:11.14g
4.05%
Sugar:7.81g
8.67%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:403.88mg
17.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.26g
8.51%
Vitamin K:158.69µg
151.13%
Vitamin A:4936.09IU
98.72%
Manganese:0.76mg
38.15%
Vitamin C:17.56mg
21.28%
Folate:82.85µg
20.71%
Vitamin E:3.02mg
20.15%
Fiber:4.73g
18.9%
Iron:3.2mg
17.77%
Potassium:607.27mg
17.35%
Copper:0.34mg
17.02%
Magnesium:65.91mg
16.48%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.33%
Calcium:120.51mg
12.05%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.57%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.29%
Vitamin B3:1.92mg
9.59%
Phosphorus:77.58mg
7.76%
Zinc:0.74mg
4.93%
Selenium:3.4µg
4.86%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.56%
Source:Allrecipes