Mexican Lentil Soup (Lentejas)

Name: Mexican Lentil Soup (Lentejas)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium onion (diced); 1 stalk celery (diced); 1 large carrot (diced); 1-2 jalapeno peppers (diced (use bell pepper for milder)); 4-5 cloves garlic (minced); 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; Salt and pepper to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon each); 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 1-1/4 cup dry lentils (rinsed and cleaned); 1 medium potato (diced (about 1 cup)); Garnish. Red chili flakes (fresh chopped parsley, squeeze of lime)

"Lentejas is a delicious Mexican lentil soup made with lots of vegetables, herbs, and hearty lentils for a quick and satisfying meal, easy to make...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 tablespoon vegetable oil

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1 medium onion (diced)

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1 stalk celery (diced)

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1 large carrot (diced)

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1-2 jalapeno peppers (diced (use bell pepper for milder))

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4-5 cloves garlic (minced)

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1 cup tomato sauce

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1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano

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1 teaspoon ground coriander

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Salt and pepper to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon each)

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6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

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1-1/4 cup dry lentils (rinsed and cleaned)

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1 medium potato (diced (about 1 cup))

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Garnish. Red chili flakes (fresh chopped parsley, squeeze of lime)

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