Meatless Mexican Lentil Soup

By á-9863

Ingredients:
◾1 package 16 oz. lentils, rinsed
◾2 quarts water = (8 cups)
◾1 onion, diced
◾3 tablespoons chicken base (I use Organic Better Than Bouillon) found at Costco or Winco) See notes if using chicken bouillon cubes.
◾1/4 cup tomato paste
◾1 tablespoon chili powder
◾1 tablespoon ground cumin
◾1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
◾cheddar or Mexican cheese
◾tortilla chips, optional
◾fresh cilantro, chopped, optional

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• ◾1 package 16 oz. lentils, rinsed
• ◾2 quarts water = (8 cups)
• ◾1 onion, diced
• ◾3 tablespoons chicken base (I use Organic Better Than Bouillon) found at Costco or Winco) See notes if using chicken bouillon cubes.
• ◾1/4 cup tomato paste
• ◾1 tablespoon chili powder
• ◾1 tablespoon ground cumin
• ◾1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ◾cheddar or Mexican cheese
• ◾tortilla chips, optional
• ◾fresh cilantro, chopped, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the ingredients in a large heavy duty pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for approx. 50 minutes or until the lentils reach your desired tenderness. Ladle into bowls, top with desired amount of cheese and chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips if desired.

Notes: I have also used chicken instant bouillon & seasoning for this recipe. I have also used the cubes. I use Herb Ox brand chicken instant bouillon & seasoning and Herb Ox brand chicken bouillon cubes. If using the chicken instant bouillon & seasoning you will need 8 teaspoons. If using chicken bouillon cubes you will need 8 cubes. 1 teaspoon is = to 1 cube.