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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with avocado, vegan yogurt and serve with chips on the side.

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