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Spicy Lentil Chili

Spicy Lentil Chili

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Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword soup, soup recipe, Spicy Lentil Chili
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes

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.