Fast winter soup
Warm up your winter days with our fast and flavorful winter soup, featuring hearty ingredients like lentils, spicy red chili peppers, and aromatic cumin and coriander. This easy-to-make recipe combines the wholesome goodness of vegetables and the rich taste of chicken gravy for a comforting meal that's ready in no time. Perfect for a quick lunch or a cozy dinner!
- 13 Apr 2025
- Cook time 10 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 2 Servings
- 9 Ingredients
Fast winter soup is a hearty and warming dish perfect for cold days. Packed with nutritious ingredients like lentils, vegetables, and a blend of flavorful spices, this soup is both delicious and easy to prepare. It's an ideal meal to enjoy when you need something quick yet comforting.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Finely chop the onion and red hot chili peppers.
- Finely chop the celery stalk.
- Peel and dice the carrot.
- Drain and rinse the canned lentils.
- In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
- Add the finely chopped chili peppers, celery, and diced carrot. Stir and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of ground cumin and 1 teaspoon of dried coriander into the pot. Stir well to combine and cook for about 1 minute, allowing the spices to release their aroma.
- Add the drained and rinsed lentils to the pot.
- Pour in the 4 cups of chicken gravy. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low.
- Let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Stir occasionally.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
- Ladle the hot winter soup into bowls.
- Optionally garnish with fresh cilantro, a dollop of yogurt, or a squeeze of lime juice for an extra burst of flavor.
- Serve the soup warm and enjoy the comforting flavors perfect for a winter day!
Tips:
- Prepare all your vegetables ahead of time for a smoother cooking process.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, you can blend a portion of it and then mix it back in.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken gravy with vegetable broth.
- Adjust the amount of red hot chili peppers according to your spice preference.
- Fresh coriander can be added at the end for extra flavor and a burst of freshness.
In just a few simple steps, you've made a delightful fast winter soup that is both nutritious and satisfying. Serve it hot, garnished with your favorite herbs or a sprinkle of cheese, and enjoy the cozy warmth it brings to your winter days.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 720 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 390kcal | 19% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 15g | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 60g | 17% |
| Fiber 13g | 33% |
| Sugar 12g | 12% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 18g | 22% |
| Saturated 3.67g | 12% |
| Cholesterol 20mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 300ug | 33% |
| Choline 63mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 0.40mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 0.44mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 3.63mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 0.69mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B9 250ug | 62% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 80mg | 93% |
| Vitamin E 1.25mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K 70ug | 56% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 160mg | 12% |
| Copper, Cu 0.50mg | 56% |
| Iron, Fe 7mg | 60% |
| Magnesium, Mg 100mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus, P 350mg | 28% |
| Potassium, K 1210mg | 36% |
| Selenium, Se 6ug | 10% |
| Sodium, Na 1640mg | 109% |
| Zinc, Zn 2.20mg | 20% |
| Water | |
| Water 630g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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