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Authentic Lentejas (Mexican Lentil Soup) Recipe

Sopa De Lentejas is a popular Mexican soup that is healthy, delicious and ready in 30 minutes or less. It's full of flavor! You can’t go wrong with a big warm bowl of lentil soup.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 134 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado or grapeseed oil
  • ½ small white or yellow onion diced in small squares
  • 2 medium carrots diced in small squares
  • 1 celery stick diced in small squares
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth warm
  • 1 medium tomato diced in small squares
  • 1 cup dry lentils rinsed and dried
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon or ½ teaspoon Vegetarian No Chicken Base (better than bullion)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

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  1. Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the 1 tablespoon oil.
  2. When the oil is hot, add the onion, carrots, celery and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables become a little soft, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the broth, tomato, lentils, bullion, salt, pepper and oregano.
  4. When it starts to boil, add the cilantro and cover pot with lid. Bring to a simmer.  
  5. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft, about 18 minutes. Check for taste and add more salt & pepper if desired.
  6. Serve hot. For extra flavor add a few dashes of hot sauce and a little squeezed fresh lime juice.

Notes

  • This soup can be made ahead by 3 days and kept covered and refrigerated. If making ahead, the lentils may soak up more liquid. When rewarming, add more stock or water to desired consistency.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 134kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 988mg (41%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 134

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 134kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 988mg 41%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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