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Spicy Tomato and Lentil Soup recipe

4 servings

Ingredients:

1 onion, finely chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 chile pepper, chopped

1 cup red lentils

1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes

1 cup water

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 cup sour cream, for topping (optional)

2 sprigs fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

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.