Description
A hearty, creamy, and flavor-packed soup made with lentils, fire-roasted tomatoes, and warm spices, topped with crispy tortilla strips and fresh garnishes.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Yellow Onion: 1 large, diced
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Carrots: 2 medium, diced
- Ground Cumin: 2 teaspoons
- Chili Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Dried Oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Crushed Fire-Roasted Tomatoes: 1 can (15 ounces)
- Brown Lentils: 1 cup, rinsed
- Vegetable Broth: 5 cups
- Corn Tortillas: 4, torn into pieces
- Salt: 1½ teaspoons
- Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Lime Juice: From 1 lime
- Optional Toppings: Avocado slices, chopped cilantro, vegan sour cream, crispy tortilla strips
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Combine Ingredients: Add diced onion, carrots, and garlic. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in cumin, chili powder, and oregano, cooking for another 1–2 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, lentils, broth, salt, pepper, and torn tortillas. Bring to a boil.
- Assemble the Dish: Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until lentils are tender and tortillas have melted into the soup.
- Cook to Perfection: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for creaminess while keeping some texture.
- Finishing Touches: Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle into bowls and top with avocado, cilantro, crispy tortilla strips, or vegan sour cream.
Notes
- Use fire-roasted tomatoes for deeper flavor.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika for extra complexity.
- Store toppings separately to keep them fresh and crisp.
- Reheat with a splash of water or broth to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lentil tortilla soup, vegan tortilla soup, creamy lentil soup, Mexican lentil soup, spicy lentil soup