Mexican Lentil Soup

CALORIES:

363.2

PROTEIN:

21.3g

PREP TIME:

10 mins

COOK TIME:

60 mins

SERVINGS:

8

This filling lentil soup is enjoyed throughout Mexico and Central America and is packed full of flavorful ingredients.

Recipe by Eddie Garza

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large carrot, peeled and diced small
1 medium onion, diced
3 celery stalks, diced small
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 chipotles in adobo, minced, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from the can
3 cups lentils
1 large russet potato, peeled and diced small
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, not drained
10 cups vegetable stock
3 tablespoons minced cilantro
2 limes, quartered

Heat a large soup pot or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oil and sauté the carrot, onion, celery, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, and stir. Then add the chipotle chiles and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the adobo sauce, lentils, potato, tomatoes and their juice, vegetable stock, and cilantro, and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, for 40 to 50 minutes. The lentils should remain intact and still have their shape, but be cooked through.
Serve hot with a lime wedge.

Nutrition FactsAmount Per Serving

Calories:

363.2

Protein:

21.3g

Total Fat:

1.8g

Sat. fat:

0.25g

Trans fat:

Cholesterol:

0mg

Total Carbohydrate:

67.4g

Dietary Fiber:

11.7g

Total Sugars:

7.64g

Added Sugars:

Sodium:

363.2mg

If you overcook the lentils, don't worry! Just pulse them with an immersion blender or in a regular blender and enjoy as a smooth puréed soup.
Adding some steamed rice can help make this bowl even more satisfying.

Nutrition FactsAmount Per Serving

Calories:

363.2

Protein:

21.3g

Total Fat:

1.8g

Sat. fat:

0.25g

Trans fat:

Cholesterol:

0mg

Total Carbohydrate:

67.4g

Dietary Fiber:

11.7g

Total Sugars:

7.64g

Added Sugars:

Sodium:

363.2mg

363.2

21.3g

10 mins

60 mins

8

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