Lentejas Recipe (Mexican Lentil Soup)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
211 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Mexican
Lentejas Recipe (Mexican Lentil Soup)
Description
The soup develops its foundation by sautéing onion, celery, carrot, and jalapeño pepper in vegetable oil until softened. Minced garlic is then added for aromatic depth. The mixture is combined with tomato sauce, dried Mexican oregano, ground coriander, salt, pepper, chicken or vegetable broth, lentils, and diced potato. The soup is brought to a boil, then simmered covered until the lentils and potatoes are tender.
This method yields a stew-like lentil soup with a modest heat level from jalapeño and aromatic spices, balanced by the earthy lentils and soft potatoes. Fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime juice brighten the flavors at serving.
This soup serves well as a filling main course or side dish and can be adjusted to taste by modifying the chili heat or garnishes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 1 celery diced, rib
- 1 carrot diced, large
- 1-2 jalapeno pepper diced (use bell pepper for milder
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried, Mexican
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- salt about 1/2 teaspoon each, to taste
- black pepper about 1/2 teaspoon each, to taste
- 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1-1/4 cup lentils rinsed and cleaned, dry
- 1 potato diced (about 1 cup, medium
- chili flakes fresh chopped parsley, squeeze of lime, garnish, red
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, and jalapenos. Stir. Cook 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add the tomato sauce, Mexican oregano, ground coriander, salt and pepper, chicken broth, lentils, and potato. Stir. Bring to a broil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils and potato are tender to your liking. Taste and adjust for salt.
- Garnish as desired and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 968mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2912IU | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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