Description
Lentil Tortilla Soup is a warm and hearty dish that combines earthy lentils with zesty spices, making it the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. Topped with crispy tortilla strips and fresh cilantro, this vibrant soup not only nourishes but also delights the senses. Ideal for cozy family dinners or meal prep, it’s quick to make and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 4 corn tortillas, cut into strips
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water until clear. Dice onions and carrots; mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions for about 5 minutes until translucent, then add garlic until fragrant.
- Add chopped carrots, cumin, and chili powder; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the rinsed lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss tortilla strips with olive oil and salt; bake until golden brown.
- After the lentils are tender, stir in tomato paste; adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg