Description
Avocado and lentil soup is a creamy, nourishing dish that combines the rich texture of ripe avocados with hearty lentils. This vibrant green soup is perfect for any season, offering comfort on chilly days or a refreshing taste in warmer months. Packed with nutrients, it delivers a healthful punch while being incredibly easy to prepare. Enjoy this delightful bowl of goodness as a light meal or starter, and savor every spoonful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 ripe avocados
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; saut? until golden brown.
- Stir in rinsed lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil. Lower heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Remove half of the lentil mixture from the pot, blend it with ripe avocados until smooth, then return it to the pot.
- Mix in lime juice and zest, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve hot or cold, garnished with avocado slices or cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg