Authentic Lentejas (mexican Lentil Soup) Recipe
  1. Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the 1 tablespoon oil.

  2. When the oil is hot, add the onion, carrots, celery and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables become a little soft, about 3 minutes.

  3. Add the broth, tomato, lentils, bullion, salt, pepper and oregano.

  4. When it starts to boil, add the cilantro and cover pot with lid. Bring to a simmer.

  5. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft, about 18 minutes. Check for taste and add more salt & pepper if desired.

  6. Serve hot. For extra flavor add a few dashes of hot sauce and a little squeezed fresh lime juice.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍲Soup

Cuisine🇲🇽Mexican

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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