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Lentil Salsa Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Soup
Cuisine Mexican, Southwestern
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15 ounce can corn, drained
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, black beans, corn, vegetable broth, and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  • Stir in salsa and heat through.
  • Serve garnished with cilantro.
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