Nourishing Veggie Lentil Tortilla Soup
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Servings 5 servings
Calories 300kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil 1 medium red onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 jalapeño, finely diced (remove seeds for less heat) 1 1/2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed 18.3 oz can organic diced tomatoes (with juices) 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 cup fire roasted corn (frozen or canned, drained) 6 cups vegetable broth 1/2 cup cream (heavy cream or half-and-half; can sub coconut cream for dairy-free) 1/2 cup shredded mexican cheese blend 2 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste) black pepper, to taste juice of 1 lime fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- toppings: tortilla chips of choice, sour cream or greek yogurt, salsa, jalalpenos, mexican cheese blend, cilantro
Instructions
- sauté veggies heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. add onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and jalapeño. cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.
- toast spices u0026 lentils stir in the lentils, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. cook for 1–2 minutes to let the spices bloom.
- add liquids u0026 simmer add diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato paste, corn, and vegetable broth. stir to combine. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. cover and cook for 30–35 minutes, until the lentils are tender. stir occasionally and add more broth if needed.
- finish the soup once lentils are cooked, stir in the cream, lime juice, and shredded mexican cheese until melted and creamy. taste and adjust seasonings.
- serve ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro if you’d like. you can add toppings (extra cheese, tortilla strips, avocado, sour cream, jalapeños) at the table.