Description
A hearty and nutritious lentil tortilla soup packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup corn
- 1 lime, juiced
- Tortilla strips for serving
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the lentils.
- In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add bell pepper and cook for a few minutes.
- Stir in lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Add corn and lime juice, then cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with tortilla strips.
Notes
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Top with avocado or cilantro if desired.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lentil Tortilla Soup