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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.
Course Main Course, Soups
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 134kcal
Author Ana Frias

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

  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the 1 tablespoon oil.
    1 tablespoon avocado or grapeseed oil
  • When the oil is hot, add the onion, carrots, celery and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables become a little soft, about 3 minutes.
    ½ small white or yellow onion, 2 medium carrots, 1 celery stick, 1 garlic clove
  • Add the broth, tomato, lentils, bullion, salt, pepper and oregano.
    5 cups chicken or vegetable broth, 1 medium tomato, 1 cup dry lentils, 1 cube chicken bouillon or ½ teaspoon Vegetarian No Chicken Base (better than bullion), ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper, ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • When it starts to boil, add the cilantro and cover pot with lid. Bring to a simmer.  
    ¼ cup cilantro
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft, about 18 minutes. Check for taste and add more salt & pepper if desired.
  • Serve hot. For extra flavor add a few dashes of hot sauce and a little squeezed fresh lime juice.

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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

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 988mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g