MEXICAN LENTIL SOUP WITH CACTUS
Mexican lentil soup with cactus is a unique blend of nopale paddles, lentils, and pasilla peppers in a thick and rich chicken broth.
Provided by María Eugenia
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring 5 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in lentils and bouillon cubes. Simmer over medium-low heat until lentils are nearly tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Trim off the edges of nopales and scrape spines from both sides using a sharp knife. Rinse and roughly chop. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add nopales and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add pasilla peppers and toast until evenly brown, making sure not to burn them, about 5 minutes. Cool until safe to handle; remove seeds and veins. Combine toasted peppers, onion, garlic, and remaining 1 cup water in a blender. Process until smooth; strain into a bowl.
- Stir blended pepper mixture and boiled nopales into the saucepan with the lentils. Simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 18 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 517.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
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Meer Jojo
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils.
Odukunle Femi
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this soup! It's now one of my favorites. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Waleed Abbasi
[email protected]This soup was a waste of time and ingredients. I would not recommend it.
Kimlyn Ruiters
[email protected]I was really disappointed with this soup. It was very bland and the cactus was tough and chewy.
syed m ali shozab
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup was way too spicy. I think I'll use less chili powder next time.
Annie Ohoylan
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. I think I might have added too much water.
Violet Devereaux
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Maxamed Dalab
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.
shrabonti MISTRY
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of this soup. The cactus adds a really interesting texture.
Major Rhymez
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Jay jay
[email protected]This soup is so delicious and healthy. I feel good about feeding it to my family.
Sabastian Coke
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and filling. I love to serve it with a side of crusty bread or tortillas.
Shawon Channel
[email protected]I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I was worried that this soup would be too spicy for me. But it's actually not spicy at all! The flavors are very well-balanced and the soup is very flavorful.
Sojib Sojibd
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I usually double the recipe so that I have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Gabriel Ujong
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I also love that it's so versatile. I've added different vegetables and spices to it, depending on what I have on hand. It's always delicious.
Anas Xabiib
[email protected]This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's vegetarian and packed with healthy ingredients. I also appreciate that the recipe is adaptable to different dietary restrictions. I made it vegan by using vegetable broth and coconut milk inst
Mballo Msuya
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this soup because I'm not a big fan of cactus, but I'm so glad I did! The cactus is actually really mild and adds a nice crunch to the soup. The flavors are also very well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again.
Dellor Maxwell
[email protected]This soup is AMAZING! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the cactus adds a unique and delicious texture. I will definitely be making this again and again.