The lentil soup is a recipe very common in homes but ingredients such as spices are rarely added to enhance its rich flavor.
Lentils are part of the family basket and are one of the most consumed dishes in Colombia and other countries in the Andean region. Although they can be prepared on their own and just like that they are tasty, making a soup with them is a real delight because it is a perfect dish for any lunch and if we go to its nutritional value, you will not need to make a side dish to be full.
If you are looking for how to make tripe with a typical Colombian recipe or you are excited to try a new formula to make lentils, then you will love this step by step because in the end you will obtain an exquisite preparation.
Lentil soup recipe
Ready to cook up some epic lentil soup? Put on your apron, take out all the utensils you need and have fun making a menu that will excite all your guests:
Preparation time45 minutesCooking time 35 minutesCategoryMain courseCookingColombianKeywordsHot, vegetables, foodFor how many people4PortionMediumCalories257Fat9.35 g
Ingredients
- 1/4 of big onion finely chopped
- A clove of garlic finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- Two carrots, diced
- A diced potato
- 1 cup raw lentils
- A diced zucchini
- A cup of chopped spinach
- Two tablespoons of finely chopped coriander
- A teaspoon of turmeric
- a tablespoon of oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water
Preparation
Step 1. Saute
Pour the oil into a pot and let it heat. Then, add the big-headed onion and let it fry for about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato, carrot, potato and raw lentils. Season with turmeric, salt and pepper to your liking. Stir all these ingredients very well and allow it to cook for 1 more minute.
Step 2. Add
Add enough water to form the soup and bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Once it starts to boil, cover it and lower it to medium heat, letting it cook for another 30 minutes. After this time, add the zucchini and check that the lentils are soft. If so, immediately turn off the heat and add the spinach and cilantro to the soup.
Step 3. Serve
Take the plates and serve your hot soup to delight yourself with all its flavor. Bon Appetite.
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