Description
Warm up with a bowl of Lentil Tortilla Soup, where vibrant spices meet tender lentils in a rich, aromatic broth. This cozy dish is perfect for chilly evenings and easy enough to whip up for gatherings. With its colorful presentation and hearty texture, it brings friends and family together around the table, elevating any meal into a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, diced carrots, chili powder, and cumin; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed lentils, canned tomatoes, and vegetable broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; stir in fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve hot with crunchy tortilla chips on top or on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg