Vegetarian Lentil Tortilla Soup

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Chop veggies, drain and rinse beans, and measure ingredients

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• ⅓ diced onion
• ⅓ tsp olive oil

Bring large pot to medium heat and add oil. Add onions and sauté until edges are golden

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• ⅓ diced bell pepper
• ⅓ jalapeño diced
• ⅓ cup corn

Add jalapeño, bell pepper, and corn and cook until peppers are tender, about 5 min

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• ⅞ cups vegetable broth
• 5 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• ⅛ cup salsa verde
• ⅓ tbsp tomato paste
• 5 oz canned black bean (drained + rinsed)
• 5 oz canned pinto bean (drained + rinsed)
• ⅛ tsp chili powder
• ⅛ tsp garlic powder
• ⅛ tsp ground cumin
• ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper

Add veggie broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, salsa, beans, and spices. Stir and let come to a boil

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• ¼ cup dried red lentil

Once boiling, add lentils. Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let simmer for 25-30 minutes

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Optional: add sour cream or greek yogurt, shredded cheese, or other toppings once cooking is done!

Enjoy your meal!