Lentil Chili
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups organic yellow onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups organic celery, chopped
- 1 cup organic carrots, sliced
- 1 cup organic bell pepper, chopped
- 1–2 organic garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder (optional)
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. ground chipotle powder or smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 2 cups organic green lentils, rinsed
- 1 (28-oz.) can organic crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-oz.) can organic kidney beans
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, sauté the onion, celery, carrots, bell pepper, and garlic in 1 cup of the vegetable broth. Stir occasionally and cook until vegetables soften approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, ground chipotle powder, and cayenne pepper and cook for an additional minute, stirring well.
- Add the lentils, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, and remaining vegetable broth to the soup pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer until lentils are soft, approximately 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When the lentils are cooked, stir the lime zest and juice into the chili and stir. Taste and add spices according to preference.
Find it online: https://nakedfoodmagazine.com/naked-lentil-chili/