2cupsbrown or green lentilspicked through & rinsed
5cupsof low-sodium vegetable broth
2wholefinely chopped tomatoes
1teaspoonsea saltadjust to taste
Instructions
Heat a large heavy pot, then add the oil and once warm add the onion and sprinkle in half to one teaspoon of sea salt. Saute it until soft then add celery and carrot and saute for 5 minutes. Then add the garlic and jalapeno and cook for 2 to 3 minute. Next add the cumin and cook for another minute. Mix in the parsley then the lentils.
Next pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf. Stir well, cover the pot and simmer under medium-low heat for 20 minutes or just until the lentils begin to soften.
Once lentils have softened, add the chopped tomatoes and mix well, cover the pot again and simmer another 10 to 15 minutes. You want the tomato to soften. Taste the soup and add more salt if necessary. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Serve as a main dish or as a side dish. Some Mexicans like to drizzle lime juice over their soup. Others like to serve with a bolillo or Mexican roll. Enjoy
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Notes
Pick through the lentils to remove and dirt and debris, then thoroughly rinse with cold water.For a variation you could also add some vegan chorizo or vegan bacon. You would add it with the onion and sauté. The rest of the recipe is the same.