Lentil Tortilla Soup Recipes
June 9, 2017
INGREDIENTS
1 tsp oil
½ cup chopped red onion
3 to 4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, minced (optional)
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp oregano and thyme
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp cayenne or chipotle pepper powder or both
½ tsp garlic powder
½ cup red lentils (quick cooking lentils - masoor dal), washed and drained
2 cups water or broth
2 tomatoes, finely chopped, or 1 heaping cup crushed tomatoes from a can
1 to 2 tbsp tomato paste
½ to 1 cup water or broth
½ tsp or more salt
Crumbled tortilla chips for garnish, avocado and other garnishes and lime juice