MEXICAN LENTIL SOUP RECIPE
Authentic Mexican lentil soup, sopa de lentejas, prepared with sautéed onions, carrots, tomatoes, and bacon. An easy weeknight recipe made with pantry staples.
Provided by Douglas Cullen
Categories Main Dish Soup / Stew
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak the lentils in water for 30 minutes then drain the water from the lentils and rinse under cold water.
- Place the lentils in a large pot. Add the 2 quarts of chicken broth and 1/2 of the white onion.
- On high bring to a boil. When the lentils have come to a boil reduce the heat to medium. Add 1 tsp. salt. Remove any foam that forms.
- Cut the strips of bacon in half.
- In a medium-hot pan, cook the bacon until it has started to brown on both sides.
- Add the browned bacon to the lentils and continue cooking over medium heat. Remove the half onion from the lentils and discard.
- Peel and chop the carrots into 1/4 in. pieces.
- Chop the onion into 1/4 in. pieces.
- Remove the seeds and chop the tomatoes into 1/4 in. pieces.
- Preheat 3 tbsps. olive oil to medium hot. Add the onion first and cook for 3 minutes until the onions just start to become translucent.
- Add the carrots and cook for 3 more minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are just starting to break apart.
- Add the onion, carrot, tomato mixture, and the sprigs of cilantro to the lentils and stir.
- Cook your lentils for 10 more minutes. Add water one cup at a time if the soup is too thick. Taste and add salt if needed before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 441 mg, Fiber 18 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LENTIL SOUP
Your family will love this easy lentil soup so much, they'll be asking for a second serving! At home, my husband loves soups, and this lentil soup is one of his favorites (along with Chorizo Lentil Soup). It uses just a few simple main ingredients, but the end result is full of flavor!
Provided by Mely Martínez
Categories Soups
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan and sauté the onions and garlic for 5 minutes over a medium heat.
- Add the celery and carrots and cook for 10 minutes at a lower temperature.
- Stir in the drained lentils, 6 cups of chicken broth, and the parsley. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to simmer. Cook for 25-30 minutes. Season the soup with salt and pepper. Remember, cooking time will depend on the lentil variitu you use for this recipe.
- Serve your Lentil Soup in small bowls, add a few drops of lime juice, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowl, Calories 245 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 1198 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 3 g
MEXICAN STYLE LENTIL SOUP
This is a hearty, spicy and highly nutrious soup. Vegetarians can ommit the bacon. I would like to add that you don't have to add cumin to dishes to make them taste Mexican or authentic. I was born and raised in Mexico, and most of the dishes my family and friends enjoy there have little or no cumin at all. I'm appalled when I see recipes that call for more than a pinch of this spice.
Provided by Molly Bloom
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak the lentils overnight.
- Boil them in about a liter of water with the half onion and the whole garlic clove. If the pot starts to run dry, just add more water. Remove onion and garlic after they finish cooking.
- In a large pot, fry the bacon until slightly crispy.
- Add chopped onions, jalapenos and crushed garlic. Cook until soft.
- Add tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add cooked lentils with their juices and stir.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer in low heat for 15 minutes.
- Serve immediately topped with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.6, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 12.8, Sodium 159.7, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 5.5
MEXICAN LENTIL SOUP WITH PANELA CHEESE
Not all Mexican food is fried in lard and full of fat. This is a aromatic soup seasoned with rosemary and thyme and served with Panela (a Mexican moist cheese much like Mozzarella). You can substitute with cotija cheese as well.
Provided by Gabesgirl
Categories Clear Soup
Time 1h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté ham and onions until the onions are tender but not browned.
- Add garlic and carrots and sauté lightly for 1-2 minutes.
- Add water, bouillon, lentils, rosemary, thyme, black pepper and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cover with a tight fitting lid.
- Cook until tender (approx 1 hour).
- Serve with warm corn or flour tortillas and and garnish with panela cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.2, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 672.5, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 2, Protein 14.9
MEXICAN LENTIL SOUP
Only 6 ingredients! Add your favorite toppings for a hearty one-bowl meal. Very healthy, lots of fiber!
Provided by Pam-I-Am
Categories Chowders
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in dutch oven or large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and carrot; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add water, salsa and lentils. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until letils are tender.
- Serve by placing in a bowl and topping with a dollop of sour cream, sliced black olives, chopped green onions or corn chips. Be creative!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.9, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 517.9, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 12
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