Mexican Lentil Soup (Lentejas)

Mexican Lentil Soup (Lentejas)

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Lentejas is a delicious Mexican lentil soup made with lots of vegetables, herbs, and hearty lentils for a quick and satisfying meal, easy to make.

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Cooking tools:

  • Pot
  • Dutch oven
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Wooden spoon
  • Ladle
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Serving bowl
  • Kitchen timer
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 celery rib (diced)
  • 1 large carrot (diced)
  • 1-2 jalapeno peppers (diced (use bell pepper for milder))
  • 4-5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Salt and pepper to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon each)
  • 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1-1/4 cup dry lentils (rinsed and cleaned)
  • 1 medium potato (diced (about 1 cup))
  • Garnish. Red chili flakes (fresh chopped parsley, squeeze of lime)

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