Colombian Lentil Soup

Name: Colombian Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Columbian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped; 5 cups beef broth; 1 cup lentils, washed and drained; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped into large pieces; 1 lb pork meat, cut into large pieces; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and pepper, to taste; Chopped cilantro, to taste; White rice, to taste; Avocado, to taste

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Prep 10 min
Total 45 min
Ingredients 13
Servings 6

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Lentil soup is one of the most popular soups in Colombian homes and it’s one of my favorites. I like to serve this soup with white rice and avocado. This lentil soup is perfect for a cold winter day because it’s very comforting.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
5 cups beef broth
1 cup lentils, washed and drained
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped into large pieces
1 lb pork meat, cut into large pieces
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped cilantro, to taste
White rice, to taste
Avocado, to taste

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a large pot on medium low heat. Add garlic and onions and sauté for 5 minutes or until tender.
2

Add broth, cover the pot and bring to a boil. Add lentils, carrots, potato, meat, cumin, salt and pepper. You can add more broth if desired. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 35-40 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
3

Once the lentils are ready, taste them and adjust the seasoning.
4

Serve immediately with a little cilantro, a side of rice and avocado.

Expert Tips

tip 1
You can use bacon, beef or chorizo instead of pork meat.

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Lentil soup is one of the most popular soups in Colombian homes and it’s one of my favorites. I like to serve this soup with white rice and avocado. This lentil soup is perfect for a cold winter day because it’s very comforting.