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Sopa de Lentejas y Quinua

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

Erica Dinho
5 from 14 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
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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