Description
Lentil Tortilla Soup is the ultimate comfort dish that warms both your heart and soul. Packed with hearty lentils, vibrant vegetables, and topped with crispy tortilla strips, this soup is perfect for chilly evenings or when you crave something cozy. It’s easy to prepare, customizable based on what you have on hand, and guaranteed to impress even the pickiest eaters. Dive into a bowl of this deliciousness and experience the delightful blend of savory spices and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes in juice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup crispy tortilla strips
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Finely dice the onion and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic for another minute.
- Stir in rinsed lentils, cumin powder, and chili powder until evenly coated.
- Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender but hold their shape.
- Just before serving, stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Serve hot with crispy tortilla strips on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1½ cups)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg