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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Faraja Charles
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.
Onyx DeJohnette
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it really hits the spot.
Mursal Bahram
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.
Jarrell Gray
[email protected]This soup is a must-try! It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and it's also really delicious.
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[email protected]This soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Mohammad Zafar
[email protected]I'm not sure about this soup. The cactus was a bit too tangy for my taste.
Md romjan Alii
[email protected]This soup was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the cactus added a really interesting texture.
Afaraj Alam
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The soup was easy to make and turned out delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
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[email protected]I love this soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I especially like the addition of the cactus, which gives it a unique twist.
Isha Pamphille
[email protected]This soup was delicious! The cactus added a nice tangy flavor and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
SharonC
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold night. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that it's also packed with healthy ingredients, like lentils and cactus.
Pavan Dilshan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this soup changed my mind! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I loved the addition of the cactus, which gave the soup a nice crunch.
Haidy Saeed
[email protected]This Mexican lentil soup with cactus was a delightful surprise! The combination of lentils, cactus, and spices created a flavorful and satisfying dish. I especially enjoyed the addition of the cactus, which added a unique texture and tangy flavor.