I think the approach you described for the raised beds should work well with the soil mixture you mentioned. The key detail is making sure the drainage layer is deep enough so the roots do not sit in water after heavy rain. I found that adding a bit of coarse sand to the blend helps keep things loose. The variety of peppers you picked should thrive in that setup. I would suggest spacing them a little wider than the seed packet recommends to give room for air circulation.
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The recipe you asked about for the lentil soup turned out really well after I adjusted the seasoning. I cut the salt back by about a third and added a bit more cumin and smoked paprika. The key step is letting the onions cook slowly until they are soft and golden before adding the broth. I also stirred in a splash of lemon juice at the end which brightened everything up nicely. Let me know if you want the full ingredient list and I can send it over.