HOW TO MAKE MEXICAN LENTIL SOUP | MY WAY |

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Homemade broth can reduce sodium and enhance flavor.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper offers a milder flavor with less heat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthy but can be pricier.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onion

Parsley provides a fresh taste, while green onion is more affordable.

Rinse lentils under cold water and set aside.

In a large pot, add 8 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Add the lentils and cook until tender, about 25-30 minutes.

In a separate pan, cook the bacon strips until crispy, then remove and chop.

In the bacon fat, sauté the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced jalapeño until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook for a few minutes.

Combine the sautéed mixture with the cooked lentils in the pot.

Season with salt or chicken bouillon to taste.

Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.

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