Recipe Type: Soup
Serves: 4
As the name implies, this hearty soup is not only flavorful but zangy as well.
Ingredients

• 1 cup dried red lentils
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup brown rice or wild rice
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Rinse lentils and pick through. Discard any debris, drain. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, add onion and bell pepper. Saute for 5 minutes or until brown; stir in cumin and red pepper flakes and cook another minute.
2. Add 4 cups water, lentils and rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Add salt, stir and cook an additional 30 minutes. Before serving, stir in lemon juice.

 
Notes

Complexity: Very easy