Lentil soup in
Lentil soup is a dish originating from Mediterranean cuisine, but it is very popular in Latin America and, especially, in Mexico. Therefore, below we will teach you how to prepare a traditional Mexican way to prepare lentil soup.
Ingredients to prepare the soup
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• 1 large white onion.
• 1 large clove of garlic.
• 2 stalks of celery.
• 1 carrot.
• 250 grams of lentils.
• 1 ½ liters of chicken broth (homemade, canned or bouillon cube).
• 2 branches of parsley.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• A slice of lemon.
In addition to parsley, other aromatics can also be added to lentil soup in addition to parsley to enhance the flavor, such as cumin or a bay leaf. Additionally, the bell pepper is a great additive to give a sweet touch to the sauce.
If you want to add a stronger flavor to complement the lentils, you can add chorizo wheels or chicken breast pieces to the stir-fry.
Steps to make the soup
Step 1
The ingredients are prepared. To do this, wash the lentils, wash and cut the vegetables into cubes. The parsley should be cut very finely.
Step 2
In a saucepan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion over medium heat until they become translucent. Then add the garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Then add the chicken broth, lentils, carrots, parsley, season with salt and pepper and let it cook with the lid until it comes to a boil.
Once it boils, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for between 15 and 20 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked and soft.
Step 4
Once cooked, serve it in a bowl garnished with a few parsley leaves and add the juice of a lemon slice to enhance the flavor. A touch of hot sauce, such as Tabasco, is also often added in place of lemon if you are looking for a stimulating flavor.
With this preparation, you will have enough lentil soup for 6 servings and it will take about 30 minutes to be ready. However, lentil soup is a very versatile dish, and you can pair it with a variety of side dishes, such as slices of bread. So, we invite you to try this delicious recipe.
