LENTIL AND CACTUS SOUP (MOM'S RECIPE)
This is an authentic Mexican recipe from Cueva Grande, Valparaiso, Zacatecas, Mexico. The only thing I changed was the addition of the potatoes.
Provided by ralph512
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring the water to a boil in a soup pot with 3 cloves of garlic. Stir in the lentils and 1 1/2 tablespoons of chicken bouillon. Simmer over medium-low heat until lentils are almost soft, about 1 hour.
- Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet, and cook and stir the onion and 2 chopped cloves of garlic until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato and continue to cook and stir until the tomato releases its juice, about 5 more minutes. Stir the tomato mixture into the lentil soup along with cumin and 2 more teaspoons of chicken bouillon, or to taste. Bring the soup to a simmer, stir in the nopales and potatoes, and cook over low heat until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 261.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
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Essa
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
REUBEN MATHEW
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out really watery.
Akib K
[email protected]This soup is a bit too bland for my taste.
Lucky Jahbless
[email protected]I'm not sure about this one. The cactus just doesn't seem to go with the lentils.
Md durul Munshi
[email protected]This soup is a nice change from the usual lentil soup.
Mai Alaa
[email protected]I'm not sure I would have thought to put cactus in soup, but it really works.
Vchfhr Gcbch
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Toqeer Jutt
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it's ready in no time.
Aml Elyas
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting soup recipes. This one definitely fits the bill.
Gaming Joy
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a very affordable meal.
M Jamshed thekedar
[email protected]I've been looking for a good lentil soup recipe and this one is perfect. It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing.
Ahmed Imran
[email protected]This is the best lentil soup I've ever had! The cactus gives it a really unique flavor.
M.G CH
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cactus, but this soup was surprisingly good. The cactus added a nice texture and flavor to the soup.
Nnamdi Emmanuel (Freestar)
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the combination of lentils and cactus.
Ayan Rajpoot
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The soup was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find.
parshotam sah
[email protected]This lentil and cactus soup is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The soup is packed with flavor and the cactus adds a unique texture and flavor.