MEXICAN LENTIL SOUP

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Only 6 ingredients! Add your favorite toppings for a hearty one-bowl meal. Very healthy, lots of fiber!

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories     Chowders

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped
6 cups water
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa, mild
1 1/4 cups dry lentils, rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat oil in dutch oven or large soup pot over medium heat.
  • Add onion and carrot; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add water, salsa and lentils. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until letils are tender.
  • Serve by placing in a bowl and topping with a dollop of sour cream, sliced black olives, chopped green onions or corn chips. Be creative!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.9, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 517.9, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 12

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