Hello everyone,
Autumn blues? No? Just a little? How about heartwarming spicy red lentil soup, that is always a winner to beat up autumn blues? Think warm yummy creamy bowl of soup in your hands, warm blanket and your favorite comedy. Are you in? Read till the end and I will give you the secret weapon how to get over that thing that caused your autumn blues.
When the sky is grey, the wind is piercing you through and the rain speeds you up to hide in the warmth of your cozy home and snug under your favorite blanket with a cup of tea or a bowl of your favorite autumn soup. I am going to give you a unique recipe that reflects the classic basic recipe of the lentil soup with a few important flavor twists. The classic lentil soup recipe is the ratio of water and lentils 1:4 and the aromatic vegetable base of onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Straightforward, isn’t it? What differs this recipe from the rest of existing ones is a couple of pinches of incredible spices that move it to a completely different level of taste. The cooking is all about it. The secret ingredient. The life problems are also about it. That secret weapon that moves those who own it up…
I feel like adding some chili pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and coriander. These four spices will transform your blend lentil soup into a delicious restaurant style masterpiece and make both your body and your mind happy!
Why this soup and not the other one?
Firstly, when you are cold and miserable your body needs loads of protein and the spicy red lentil soup is packed with it. Secondly, when you find yourself in the middle of autumn blues your body wants something tasty, something that will give you that pleasure and comfort that we are all after when things get gloomy. The spicy red lentil soup is going to meet your taste buds’ expectations. The last but not the least when the weather is not welcoming at all, all we want to do is to snuggle under the warm blanket and watch some comedies and eat something yummy and …. Shhh (I’m not going to tell anyone, go ahead and do this!) eat it on the couch. Spicy red lentil soup tastes the best when eaten from the bowl that you hold in your hands while sitting on the couch and watching your favorite comedy. I am serious! It’s not as tasty when you eat it at the table. Come on, break the rules and relax! You do not need to be perfect all the time. They say the perfection is also about letting go. Let go, turn off your phone and internet and just eat and laugh and relax and spend time with those you love. The magic is going to happen the next day.
Next day. The sky is sharp blue, the air is crisp and fresh, the panoramic view is bursting with red and yellow, honey and rusk and the leaves soothingly rustle under your feet. Your heart is filled with joy and appreciation of this unique and special season of the year. You are heading to pumpkin picking, hay rides and planning to enjoy some hot cider and apple pie after.
Your heart is also filled with joy and appreciation because you found an answer to your question, a solution to your problem, whatever it was that caused your autumn blues. That secret ingredient, that secret weapon, that understanding of what to do next just popped to your mind on a moment when you least expected it. The solution came when you switched off and let it go.
p.s. What is your favorite soup? Share your recipe below and try our mushroom soup as well but you may want to eat it at the table, though!
After eating this incredible meal, you will become a pinch happier, I promise!
Bon Appétit!
Spicy red lentil soup
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 2 celery sticks
- 1 cup red lentils
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients
- Peel and dice onions and carrots, wash and dice celery sticks. Fry onions on a medium heat for 8 min or until translucent, add carrots, celery fry for 2 more minutes
- Add lentils, water, spices and bring to boil. When the soup starts boiling reduce heat to simmer, stir everything thoroughly, cover with a lid and cook for 25 min. When ready take off the stow and puree with puree mixer attachment to reach smooth and silky texture.
- Add lemon juice and mix well. Serve hot. Bon Appétit!
