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HEARTY MEXICAN LENTIL SOUP
Hearty Mexican Lentil Soup is a nutritious, flavorful dish packed with veggies and spices, perfect for cozy meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
180 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- lentils dried; rinsed
- olive oil
- onion diced
- garlic minced
- bell pepper diced
- carrot chopped
- cumin 1 teaspoon
- chili powder
- smoked paprika ½ teaspoon
- vegetable broth 6 cups
- diced tomatoes 1 can (14 oz
- corn frozen, 1 cup
- cilantro fresh, chopped, optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrots. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add Spices: Stir in cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Add lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 25 minutes.
- Add Corn: Stir in frozen corn and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season and Garnish: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
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Notes
- Make Ahead: This soup can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Customizing the Flavor: For added heat, include diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne. Garnish with avocado slices or tortilla strips for extra texture.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with crusty bread, tortilla chips, or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Sodium
420mg
(18%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 420mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.