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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Soups » Sopa De Lentejas Con Carne Y Quinua (lentils, Beef And Quinoa Soup)

    Sopa de Lentejas con Carne y Quinua (Lentils, Beef and Quinoa Soup)

    Mar 1, 2022 · Modified: Mar 1, 2022 by Erica Dinho · 17 Comments

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    Sopa de Lentejas con Carne y Quinua (Lentils, Beef and Quinoa Soup)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 999 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
    • 1 cup finely chopped onion
    • 4 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 red bell pepper diced
    • 2 large carrots peeled and sliced
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 pound of beef cut in bite sized chunks
    • ½ pound of lentils picked and rinsed
    • 2 tomatoes peeled and diced
    • 10 cups of beef or vegetable stock
    • ½ teaspoon ground achiote
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 3 medium white potatoes peeled and diced
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • 2 cups cooked quinoa or quinua

    Instructions
     

    • Place the oil in a large pot and set over medium heat. When it is hot, add the onions, garlic, red bell pepper and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are tender, about 6 to 7 minutes.
    • Add the beef, lentils, tomatoes, broth, achiote, cumin and stir to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
    • Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook over low heat until the meat and lentils are tender, approximately 35 to 40 minutes.
    • Add the potatoes, cilantro and cooked quinoa. Simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
    • Add the chopped cilantro and season with salt to your taste. Serve with aji and avocado.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 999kcalCarbohydrates: 148gProtein: 63gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 28448mgPotassium: 3515mgFiber: 29gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 6652IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 241mgIron: 14mg
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    The recipe I am sharing with you today is a gorgeous and hearty Lentils, Beef and Quinoa Soup. This soup is comforting and warming, and is perfect for this time of year. I love cooking with lentils and make several variations of soups with them, as they are versatile and cook fast.

    Soups are a staple in the Colombian diet. We love soups so much that we eat them regardless of the outside temperature. Whether it's cold or hot outside, we love our soups! Soup is the answer to most all problems, at least that’s what my mamita and mom would imply when I was a child in Colombia... "If you’re not feeling well, eat your soup. If you want to be tall and cute, eat your soup. If you want to be smart, eat your soup. If you want to have dessert, eat your soup." I suppose these magical powers have something to do with my love for soup!

    When I miss my family, am exhausted, or feeling down, I take out a packet of lentils, pick them over for stones and simmer them. Immediately after taking that first spoonful, I feel better!

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    I enjoy experimenting with flavors and aromas of different vegetables, grains and herbs. This time, while making the soup I spotted a bag of quinoa in the pantry, so I decided to add it to my mom's traditional Sopa de Lentejas con Carne and it was an excellent idea. It was not at all flat in taste, but rather wonderfully flavor intense, so much so that you might need to resist wanting to lick the bowl!

    What I love about this dish is that it is versatile, and it can be made using several varieties of lentils, and the beef can be easily substituted with pork, chicken, or chorizo. For a meatless version, you can serve it with a poached egg on top.

    I hope you enjoy this soothing soup as much as I did.

    Buen provecho!

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz

      February 07, 2013 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      A great soup, like the idea of lentils and quinoa.

      Reply
    2. Juliana

      February 07, 2013 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      Looks very hearty and tasty this soup of yours Erica...perfect for the cold weather.
      Hope you are having a great week!

      Reply
    3. Belinda @zomppa

      February 07, 2013 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      A few of my favorite ingredients all in one hearty bowl!!

      Reply
    4. kale

      February 08, 2013 at 12:26 am

      5 stars
      wow, 'gorgeous and hearty' are exactly the adjectives i would use to describe this dish. ¡qué rico!

      Reply
    5. Leah

      February 08, 2013 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      I'm cooking this tonight and really looking forward to it! Looks delicous!

      Reply
    6. Joanne

      February 09, 2013 at 8:29 am

      5 stars
      Wow what a healthy soup! Love that you put lentils and quinoa in it!

      Reply
    7. kitkat

      February 09, 2013 at 6:26 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Erica,

      I made the same kind of soup but I use chicken tight instead due to the fact I don't eat a lot of red meats. I put a pinch of curry powder and turmeric when I made this recipe because I like it hot.Thank you for sharing our Colombian delicacies.

      Reply
    8. kitkat

      February 09, 2013 at 6:29 pm

      5 stars
      I meant to say chicken thighs 🙂

      Reply
    9. Lori Lynn

      February 10, 2013 at 10:54 am

      5 stars
      Oh I adore this soup, so homey and rustic. Like the idea of lentils and quinoa together in the soup, and just enough meat, but not too much. Great balance of flavor and color too!
      LL

      Reply
    10. Hector

      February 13, 2013 at 3:49 pm

      5 stars
      This looks great just like my mom does it! I'm going to have to try to make it on my own!

      Reply
    11. Anonymous

      February 22, 2014 at 7:18 pm

      5 stars
      Deliciosa, la tienes en espanol tambien?

      Reply
    12. Marcela Schooley

      February 22, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      5 stars
      Deliciosa, la tienes en espanol tambien? Gracias8

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        February 22, 2014 at 7:53 pm

        5 stars
        Pronto!!!

        Reply
    13. Maritza

      December 12, 2020 at 8:06 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! Since I’m a new mom and I’m always cooking in a hurry, I cooked the beef in the instant pot 20 minutes on high pressure and then added the lentils and vegetables for another 3 minutes on high pressure. Very good!

      Reply
    14. Velva

      March 05, 2022 at 11:00 am

      Hi Erica, I am a soup lover too! No matter what the temperature outside. Lentils are easy to prepare and are a versatile legume. As always, thanks for sharing.

      Velva-Evening with a Sandwich

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    15. Maria Angelica

      January 30, 2023 at 7:43 pm

      Erikaaa la voy a hacer pero como va a tener 999 calorías si es muy saludable juemadre eso es las calorías del desayuno y el almuerzo juntos jajajajaa! Igual la voy a hacer abrazos de otras colombiana

      Reply
    16. Asa

      March 26, 2023 at 8:32 pm

      Hello!
      I just started looking into Colombian food and I use your site as a primary source:)
      I worried, that Colombian food will be spicy, turned out, it's not that much and I love it a lot.
      I tried few soups and stews already (never put corn like this in soup before) and liked everything. Looking ahead for arepas, ordered flour over internet for them.
      Thank you very much for wonderful opportunity to learn!

      Reply

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