Mexican Lentil Soup
A healthy soup with a Mexican flavor.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 8
- Type
- Soup, Lunch

Ingredients
- 14 oz crushed tomatoesNutrition
- 6 cups low sodium vegetable brothNutrition
- 1/2 tsp seasoning blendNutrition
- 1/2 cup lentilsNutrition
- 1/4 cup cilantro, choppedNutrition
- 1/2 tsp dried coriander leafNutrition
- 1/2 tsp cuminNutrition
- 1/4 tsp black pepperNutrition
- 1 tbsp olive oilNutrition
- 1 cup carrots, choppedNutrition
- 1/2 cup celery, choppedNutrition
- 2 cloves garlic, mincedNutrition
- 1 cup yellow onion, choppedNutrition
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & mincedNutrition
Directions
- 1In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots and cook until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- 2Add lentils, vegetable broth, tomatoes, jalapeno, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and cilantro.
- 3Bring to a boil and turn down heat to a simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes.
- 4Serve. If desired, top with sliced avocado, cheese, and corn tortillas cut into strips.
- 5Note: this recipe can be used in a slow cooker, just throw all ingredients into the pot for 4-6 hours
Nutrition per serving
Nutrition Facts
Per 1 serving (56 g)
Calories88
Total Fat1.8 g
Saturated Fat0.3 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium223 mg
Total Carbohydrate16.2 g
Dietary Fiber5.7 g
Sugars6.3 g
Protein4.6 g
- Potassium
- 355 mg
Per 100 g
- Calories
- 157
- Protein
- 8.2 g
- Carbs
- 28.8 g
- Fat
- 3.2 g
88kcal
- Protein 19%
- Carbs 65%
- Fat 16%
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