Lentil Taco Soup

Course: Soups
Difficulty: Easy
Pulse Type: Lentils
Specialty Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Nutrition: 300 calories or less, 7g+ fiber, 7g+ protein
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups lentils, brown dried, rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup black beans dried; rinsed
  • 1/2 cup red beans dried; insed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup taco seasoning
  • 1 28 oz can tomatoes crushed
  • 1 cup corn, frozen
  • 2/3 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

  1. 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.