Spicy Red Lentil Chili

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Spicy Red Lentil Chili Ingredients

1 cup Goya Red Lentils	1/8 teaspoon turmeric
4 cups + 2 Tbsp water divided	1/8 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons Butter	1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup onion 1/4-inch dice	1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup Celery (about 1 stalk) celery, 1/4-inch dice	1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons Peeled Garlic chopped	1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1 medium Tomato (about 1/2 lb) tomato, cored, 1/2-inch dice (1 cup)	2 tablespoons corn starch
2 cups Vegetable Culinary Stock	1/4 cup finely diced sweet green pepper
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce	Salt to taste

Instructions for Spicy Red Lentil Chili

You'll Need: Blender

Bring lentils and 2 cups water to boil on HIGH; turn off heat. Remove half the lentils and liquid; place in food processor or blender and puree, about 1 min.

Melt butter in stockpot on MEDIUM-LOW. Add onions; cook, stirring, about 2 min, until soft but not browned. Add celery and garlic; cook, stirring, 5 min, until soft but not browned. Add tomatoes; cook 5 min.

Add vegetable stock, 2 cups water, and seasonings. Bring to simmer.

Add reserved whole and pureed lentils plus liquid. Cook about 15 min, until lentils are tender.
If not thick enough-
Combine cornstarch and remaining 2 Tbsp water in small bowl. Bring soup to boil; add cornstarch/water mixture. Stir 30 seconds to thicken slightly. Turn off heat; add green peppers. Season to taste with salt.


Main Ingredient: Red LentilsCuisine: Indian

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