Mexican Lentil Soup

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 6 cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa, mild
• 1 1/4 cups dry lentils, rinsed

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in dutch oven or large soup pot over medium heat.
• 2 add onion and carrot; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes.
• 3 add water, salsa and lentils. bring to a boil.
• 4 reduce heat, simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until letils are tender.
• 5 serve by placing in a bowl and topping with a dollop of sour cream, sliced black olives, chopped green onions or corn chips. be creative!