Lentil Tortilla Soup
Hearty, spicy, and full of plant-based protein—this Lentil Tortilla Soup is a one-pot wonder with bold Tex-Mex flavor and cozy vibes.
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 white onion diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¾ cup dried lentils
- ½ cup salsa verde or regular salsa
- 14 oz can of corn drained
- 14 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 14 oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz can tomato sauce or diced tomatoes
- 2 tbs tomato paste
- 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream optional
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat add the olive oil once it's hot add in the diced onion and bell pepper saute for 5 minutes now add all of the seasonings in stir well. Add in the lentils, salsa, corn, beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and broth stir well and bring up simmer and cover with a lid and let simmer for 15-20 minutes (stir frequently so noting sticks to the bottom of the pot)
- Once the lentils are tender turn off the heat and add the heavy cream in, stir well. Surve with your favorite toppings, tortilla strips, shredded cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, cilantro and more.
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Nutrition
Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 1851mg | Potassium: 1397mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1624IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 7mg
