Description
Lentil Tortilla Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish that warms your soul with every spoonful. This hearty soup features tender lentils simmered in a fragrant blend of spices, paired with fresh vegetables and topped with crispy tortilla strips for a satisfying crunch. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, it’s an easy recipe that promises to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup crispy tortilla strips
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add rinsed lentils and canned diced tomatoes with their juices; mix well.
- Pour in the vegetable broth to cover lentils by about an inch. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.
- Serve in bowls topped with crispy tortilla strips and any additional toppings you desire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 18g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg