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Lentil Soup with Nopales

Lentil Soup with DOÑA MARÍA® Nopalitos is a hearty, flavorful dish that will make you want seconds.

6
10 Minutes
1 Hour
1 hour 10 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 chile morita, sliced
  • 1 (30-ounce) jar DOÑA MARÍA® Nopalitos, drained
  • 2 cups lentils, rinsed and sorted
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 avocado, diced

Directions

  1. In blender cup place tomatoes. Blend 1 to 2 minutes on low until well pureed.
  2. In large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Sauté onion, garlic and chile morita 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Add tomato puree. Cook 3 to 4 minutes to combine.
  3. Add lentils and broth. Bring to boil over a high heat. Reduce heat low. Cover and simmer 35 to 40 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove from heat.
  4. Add the nopales. Let rest 10 minutes.
  5. Serve topped with avocados.

Recipe by Doña María® brand

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