Hearty Rich Mexican Lentil Soup Recipe for Cozy Nights

Ingredients

• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed and picked over
• 1 (14.5 oz / 411 g) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• Salt
• black pepper
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Juice of 1 lime
• Sliced avocado
• Crushed tortilla chips
• Shredded cheese (if not vegan)
• Extra lime wedges