Mexican Style Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Mexican Style Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups lentils, uncooked; 1 large tomatoes, chopped; 2 jalapeno chiles, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1/2 lb streaky bacon; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 1/2 onion; 1 garlic clove; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups lentils, uncooked
1 large tomatoes, chopped
2 jalapeno chiles, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 lb streaky bacon
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 onion
1 garlic clove
salt and pepper

1
Soak the lentils overnight.
2
Boil them in about a liter of water with the half onion and the whole garlic clove. If the pot starts to run dry, just add more water. Remove onion and garlic after they finish cooking.
3
In a large pot, fry the bacon until slightly crispy.
4
Add chopped onions, jalapenos and crushed garlic. Cook until soft.
5
Add tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
6
Add cooked lentils with their juices and stir.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Simmer in low heat for 15 minutes.
9
Serve immediately topped with fresh cilantro.

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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: 2 cups lentils, uncooked, 1 large tomatoes, chopped, 2 jalapeno chiles, chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mexican Style Lentil Soup 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.

Mexican Style Lentil Soup

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