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Spicy Tomato and Lentil Soup

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Healthy: Spicy Tomato and Lentil Soup

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Servings: 4

onion, finely chopped

olive oil

chile pepper, chopped

red lentils

peeled and diced tomatoes

water

salt and pepper to taste

ground cumin

dried basil

sour cream, for topping

fresh basil leaves for garnish

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Lightly brown the onions in the oil. Add the tomatoes, chili pepper, lentils, cumin and basil to the pan along with the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
When the lentils have softened, use a stick blender to puree the soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper. For a special touch, put sour cream in a squirt bottle, and squeeze a spiral onto the top of each bowl of soup, and garnish with a sprig of fresh basil.

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