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Mexican lentil soup
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Mexican Lentil Soup

Mexican lentil soup is a healthy soup loaded with lots of vegetables. This makes perfect quick weekday's dinner.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Soaking time30 mins
Total Time1 hr 5 mins
Course: Soups, Weightloss Recipe
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Healthy Soups, Lentil Soup, Mexican Lentil Soup, Mexican soup
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 230kcal
Author: Ipsa Faujdar

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Brown lentils soaked for 30 minutes
  • 3 Tomatoes fire roasted
  • 6 Garlic pods finely minced
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 2 Celery stalks chopped
  • 1 Carrot chopped
  • 1/2 cup Green Beans chopped
  • 1/2 cup Corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup Yellow + Red Pepper
  • 1 tsp Ground coriander
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Coriander leaves finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
  • 1 Lemon

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or soup pan.
  • Add onion, garlic, celery, green chilli/ jalapeno.
  • Saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add carrots, bell peppers to the pot & saute for a minute.
  • Add tomatoes to the pot. Saute for a minute.
  • Now add in soaked lentils. Mix them well.
  • Add all spices mentioned in ingredients list.
  • Add veg broth and close the lid.
  • Simmer for 15 - 20 minutes or till lentils are cooked well.
  • Turn off the gas and add chopped coriander leaves & dash of lemon juice.

Notes

Don't overcook else vegetables will lose their essence and nutrition.
Soak the lentils to reduce it's cooking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1325mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 11g