Description
A hearty and flavorful vegan soup featuring red lentils, black beans, and traditional Mexican spices. This protein-rich soup is naturally thick and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1½ cups)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (about ½ lime)
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, cook 5-6 minutes until softened.
- 2. Add garlic and jalapeño, cook 1 minute stirring constantly.
- 3. Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, and cayenne. Cook 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
- 4. Add lentils, stirring to coat with spice mixture. Cook 2 minutes.
- 5. Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, water, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
- 6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer partially covered 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- 7. Add black beans and corn, simmer another 10-12 minutes.
- 8. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- 9. Serve hot garnished with fresh cilantro and desired toppings.
Notes
Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months. Soup may thicken when stored – add broth when reheating to desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 18g
- Protein: 16g