Spicy Lentil Chili.

Spicy Lentil Chili Recipe.

How To Make Spicy Lentil Chili.

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Spicy Lentil Chili

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Course Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword soup, soup recipe, Spicy Lentil Chili

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoon olive oil
• 2 Cups carrots, chopped
• 2 Cups zucchini, chopped
• 2 Cups eggplant, chopped
• 1 1/2 Cups onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon jalepeno, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 5 Teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 (28 oz.) Cans diced tomatoes and juice
• 2 1/2 Cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 Cups red or brown lentils

Instructions

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, zucchini, eggplant, onion, jalapeno, and garlic and sauté until almost tender. About 5 minutes. Add oregano, cumin, cayenne and bay leaf and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juice, stock and lentils. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat: simmer uncovered until lentils and vegetables are tender about 40 minutes. Season to taste salt & pepper.