Hearty Heatlthy Lentil Soup
This is very healthy low cal soup that will fill you and warm you on a cold day . Shredded chicken breast or spicy sausage are optional .
Steps
1.
Chop onion , carrots , celery and red peppers into 1 / 4 inches pieces.
Cut jalapenos in half and remove seeds then mince with the garlic.
2.
In a large sauce pan heat olive oil on medium heat.
Add onion , carrots , celery , red peppers and jalapeno with garlic.
Stir fry till slightly soft.
Add the lentils , corn , broth , chili powder , cumin , oregano , salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil stirring often.
Cover and reduce heat.
Simmer till lentils are soft and vegetables tender , approx 40 minutes.
Season to taste.
For thicker soup , add a few cups to a blender or food processor.
3.
Serve with french bread or baguette.
Ingredients
green lentils, onion, red peppers, carrots, celery, jalapeno peppers, corn, garlic cloves, olive oil, chicken, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper