Salsa Verde Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeño diced, optional
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups broth I used vegan chicken broth
- 12 ounces salsa verde homemade or store-bought
- 2.5 cups cooked lentils see notes
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- lime juice to taste, start with 1/2 lime
- tortilla chips, non-dairy yogurt, avocado optional, for serving
Preparation
Heat the oil in a stock pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic and dry seasonings. Cook down for 8-10 minutes, or until the veggies are soft, stirring frequently.
Pour in the broth, salsa verde and lentils. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the cilantro & lime juice, taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with avocado, vegan yogurt and serve with chips on the side.