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Lentil Taco Soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
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2
cups
lentils, brown
dried, rinsed
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6
cups
vegetable broth
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1/2
cup
black beans
dried; rinsed
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1/2
cup
red beans
dried; insed
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1
tbsp
olive oil
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1/3
cup
onion
chopped
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2
cloves
garlic
minced
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1/2
cup
taco seasoning
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1
28 oz can
tomatoes
crushed
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1
cup
corn, frozen
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2/3
cup
cilantro
chopped
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Soak and cook the black and red beans according to package instructions. In a Dutch oven, place your lentils and add 6 cups of broth. Gently simmer with lid titled on top for about 15 minutes. While the lentils are simmering, in a saucepan, add the oil and then sauté the onion and garlic. Mixture. After the lentils have been cooked, add the onion and garlic mixture. Then add the taco seasoning, tomatoes, cooked black beans and cooked red beans. Bring to boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Make sure you do not overcook the lentils or they will become mushy. Sprinkle cilantro on top. Optional: can serve with light sour cream.