Black lentils have a nice flavor and create an enjoyable texture for this simple southwest style soup! Black lentils may not be commonly found in grocery stores, but try them if they are available. I bought these lentils at a farmer's market.
All you need
2½ Cups water
½ Cup canned diced tomatoes with juice
½ Cup black lentils
¼ Cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
¼ Cup white onion, thinly sliced
½ Tsp fresh lemon juice
½ Tbsp white wine vinegar
½ Tsp agave nectar
½ Tsp ground black pepper, garlic powder, oregano leaves
¼ Tsp salt, ground cumin
What you do
Add all ingredients to 2 qt pot, bring to boil, then simmer for 30 minutes
Remove from heat, let cool, and serve
Things to consider
Add chopped carrots, zucchini, green chili peppers as additional ingredients
Add paprika and red chili flakes for heat
Good to know
Servings – 2 to 3
Different Vegetables/Fruit Consumed - 4
Total Time – 35 minutes
Prep Time - 5 minutes
Cook Time - 30 minutes
2½ Cups water
½ Cup canned diced tomatoes with juice
½ Cup black lentils
¼ Cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
¼ Cup white onion, thinly sliced
½ Tsp fresh lemon juice
½ Tbsp white wine vinegar
½ Tsp agave nectar
½ Tsp ground black pepper, garlic powder, oregano leaves
¼ Tsp salt, ground cumin
What you do
Add all ingredients to 2 qt pot, bring to boil, then simmer for 30 minutes
Remove from heat, let cool, and serve
Things to consider
Add chopped carrots, zucchini, green chili peppers as additional ingredients
Add paprika and red chili flakes for heat
Good to know
Servings – 2 to 3
Different Vegetables/Fruit Consumed - 4
Total Time – 35 minutes
Prep Time - 5 minutes
Cook Time - 30 minutes