Lentil Soup With Chipotles Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup With Chipotles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 small onion or 1/2 medium, chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 ⅓ cups brown lentils, rinsed and picked over; 6 cups water; Salt to taste; 1 to 2 canned chipotles in adobo, to taste, rinsed, seeded and sliced, plus a teaspoon of the adobo sauce; Croutons or toasted tortilla chips for garnish optional

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small onion or 1/2 medium, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 ⅓ cups brown lentils, rinsed and picked over
6 cups water
Salt to taste
1 to 2 canned chipotles in adobo, to taste, rinsed, seeded and sliced, plus a teaspoon of the adobo sauce
Croutons or toasted tortilla chips for garnish optional

1
Heat the canola oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot.
2
Add the onion.
3
Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes.
4
Add the garlic, cumin and tomato paste.
5
Cook, stirring, until the mixture is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute.
6
Stir in the lentils and water, add salt to taste (1 to 2 teaspoons) and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the lentils are very tender, about 50 minutes.
8
Taste and adjust seasoning.
9
Using a hand blender, coarsely puree the soup, or puree half the soup in batches in a blender.
10
(Make sure to remove the stopper from the blender lid and hold a towel tightly down over the top to avoid hot splashes.)
11
Stir the blended soup back into the pot, and combine well.
12
Add the chipotles, and heat through.
13
Taste and adjust seasonings.
14
Garnish each serving with croutons or toasted tortilla chips if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 small onion or 1/2 medium, chopped, 2 large garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground, and more.

Yes, Lentil Soup With Chipotles falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lentil Soup With Chipotles

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