Mexican Lentil Soup Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Mexican Lentil Soup

A healthy soup with a Mexican flavor.

Yields:

8 servings

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Meal Type:

Soup
Lunch

Rating:

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 cup carrots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup lentils
14 oz crushed tomatoes
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & minced
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried coriander leaf
1/2 tsp seasoning blend
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
6 cups low sodium vegetable broth

Directions

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots and cook until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add lentils, vegetable broth, tomatoes, jalapeno, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and cilantro.
Bring to a boil and turn down heat to a simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes.
Serve. If desired, top with sliced avocado, cheese, and corn tortillas cut into strips.
Note: this recipe can be used in a slow cooker, just throw all ingredients into the pot for 4-6 hours

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories

Amount Per Serving 88

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

Amount Per Serving 1.8g

% Daily Value 2%
- Saturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0.251g
- Trans Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0.227g
- Monounsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 1.262g
Cholesterol

Amount Per Serving 0mg

% Daily Value 0%
Sodium

Amount Per Serving 223mg

% Daily Value 10%
Total Carbohydrate

Amount Per Serving 16.17g

% Daily Value 6%
- Dietary Fiber
  
  Amount Per Serving 5.7g
  
  % Daily Value 20%
- Total Sugars
  
  Amount Per Serving 6.27g
  
  Includes -g Added Sugars
Protein

Amount Per Serving 4.62g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

Vitamin A

Amount Per Serving 15mcg

% Daily Value 2%
Vitamin C

Amount Per Serving 4mg

% Daily Value 4%
Vitamin D

Amount Per Serving -mcg

% Daily Value -%
Calcium

Amount Per Serving 1mg

% Daily Value 0%
Iron

Amount Per Serving 1mg

% Daily Value 6%
Potassium

Amount Per Serving 355mg

% Daily Value 8%

Nutrition summary:

Calories 88 KCal
Fat 1.8 g
Carbs 16.17 g
Protein 4.62 g

There are 88 calories in 1 serving of Mexican Lentil Soup.

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Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.