SPICY LENTIL SOUP

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup diced green bell pepper
• 3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 6 cups water
• 1 can (14 oz / 398 mL) diced tomatoes
• 2 cups red lentils, rinsed and drained
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add onion, bell peppers and garlic; cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add remaining ingredients (water through red pepper flakes).
4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.