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Mexican Lentil Soup

Mexican Lentil Soup

Mexican Lentil Soup (sopa de lentejas) is a warm, comforting family favorite! Even with just a few ingredients, this soup has big flavor!
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices bacon chopped (see notes)
  • 1/2 large white onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 medium roma tomatoes seeded and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups brown lentils rinsed
  • 6 cups water
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat dutch oven or heavy bottomed sauce pan over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes
  • Add bacon, stirring frequently until browned, about 5 minutes
  • Add onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, cooking until golden, about 6 minutes
  • Add tomatoes, stirring occasionally, cooking until tender, about 4 minutes
  • Add lentils and water, reduce heat and cover, simmering until lentils are tender, about 50 minutes (start checking for doneness around 30 minutes)
  • Add salt to taste

Notes

  1. To make this vegan, substitute 2-3 tablespoons olive oil for bacon. 
Keyword Comfort Food, Fall, gluten-free, kid friendly, Warm, Winter