Vegetarian Lentil Tortilla Soup: A Cozy, Hearty Delight
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A comforting and nourishing vegetarian soup made with lentils and a variety of vegetables, perfect for chilly days.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: vegan
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tortillas, cut into strips
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Add garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add tortilla strips to the pot.
- Remove from heat, and stir in lime juice and cilantro.
- Serve hot, topped with avocado and extra cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For extra spice, add jalapeños or chili powder.
- This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg