Latin Style Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced into coins
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 2 red potatoes, cubed
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 15oz can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 tsp sazón
- 1/2 tsp adobo seasoning
- 1 cup green lentils
- 1/3 cup red lentils
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 1 tsp dry oregano
- 1 bay leaf
Preparation
In a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tsp olive oil, onions, carrots and celery and sauté until onions are softened
Add in potatoes and stir to combine
Stir in garlic and ginger and continue to sauté until fragrant
Add in tomatoes, adobo and sazón and stir well
Add in remaining ingredients, stir and raise heat to bring to a boil
Once at a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid, then continue to simmer lentils for another 30 minutes or until lentils are fully cooked
Remove sprigs and bay leaves then serve
Tips
Serve with garlic pita made by spreading vegan butter on pita and sprinkling with garlic powder and mashed roasted garlic
