Chipotle Lentil Soup

This post is also available in: Español

Lentils are inexpensive, satisfying and a healthy option to consider for the “7 Weeks of Lenten Recipe series”.

INGREDIENTS

1 bag of green lentils (4 cups)
2 cups of diced tomatoes
1 cup of finely chopped white onion
2 garlic cloves chopped
6-8 cups of vegetable broth or water
1 teaspoon of ground cumin
1 teaspoon or dried oregano
1 tablespoon of canola oil
1 or 2 chipotle chiles chopped
Salt & pepper
Cilantro or parsley leaves to garnish

Preparation time: 30 minutes, serves 10-12 people. Cost per person $0.45 depending on local ingredient cost. You will need a pressure cooker or a dutch oven for better results.

Place the pressure cooker in the stove, add the oil and fry the cumin, then add the onion and the garlic and saute for few minutes, add the tomatoes, the chipotle, oregano, salt and pepper and combine well. Then add the lentils and 4 cups of water or vegetable broth, close with the lid and let it cook for 15-20 minutes. When ready open the pressure cooker following the safety instructions, continue cooking at low flame and add the rest of the water and let it simmer for other 10 minutes. The consistency of the Chipotle Lentil Soup should be chunky. Always taste to make sure it is well seasoned. Serve Chipotle Lentil Soup in a bowl and accompany with a slice of toast and garnish with cilantro or parsley leaves.

This Chipotle Lentil Soup is a good source of protein and satisfying, great vegetarian or vegan option too. With this recipe I close this series where my fellow blogger friends Ericka Nibbles and Feasts, Leslie La Cocina de Leslie, Nicole Presley’s Pantry, Melanie Modernmami, Morena Peru Delights, Vianney Sweet Life, Yvette Muy Bueno Cookbook, Cristina Una Colombiana en California, Denisse Ahorros para Mamá, Ely Simple y Delicioso, Jeannette Sazón Boricua, Juanita Ahorrando Dólares, Mónica Life is a Journey, Reina Soy Mamá en Casa and Yoly Cuponeando participated publishing delicious food and wonderful ideas for Lent the last seven weeks.

I hope you enjoyed these series and that you’re ready to celebrate Easter with your family next weekend.
Many blessings, thanks for following and happy Easter!

Author
Recent Posts

Chef Adriana Martin

Adriana Martin is a home chef and founder of adrianasbestrecipes.com. She is a Latina food writer specializing in recipe development influenced by Mexico's culinary culture and European cuisine. Her grandmother taught her how to cook, and now her mission is to inspire others to make homemade meals. Adriana teaches online cooking classes, is a trained food stylist and photographer, and has published thousands of recipes online. She is the author of "The Best of Mexican Cooking – 75 Authentic Home-Style Recipes for Beginners", "The Super Easy Taco Cookbook," and "Taco Obsession." LATISM has recognized Adriana as one of the Top 100 most influential Latina bloggers, and Telemundo awarded Adriana the TECLA Awards under the category of best food creator.

Latest posts by Chef Adriana Martin (see all)