You could say I’m easily excitable over food (understatement) but some recipes I get extra, extra excited about. This is one of those recipes. It’s SUPER easy, yet incredibly flavorful (and so pretty)! I’m always looking for more ways to work in lentils (read: they’re inexpensive and packed with nutrients) and this simple soup is one of my favorites to date. Plus I love all the quick and easy fiesta flavors from the homemade taco seasoning blend.
The best part is you can load it up with all your favorite taco toppings before serving. Extra avocado? YES PLEASE. It’s a fun, family-friendly meal that works great for kids & crowds – just double the recipe if needed for more. Hope you love it as much as we do!
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Black Bean Lentil Taco Soup
Super easy yet incredibly flavorful Lentil Black Bean Taco Soup! A family-friendly meal that everyone can load up with their own favorite toppings. (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free)
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Servings:5 medium bowls
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup brown lentils (uncooked)
- 15 oz. can petite diced tomatoes
- 15 oz. can black beans (or pinto, kidney)
- 1 cup corn (I use frozen)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 3 Tbsp. taco seasoning
Optional toppings
- Cilantro, fresh tomato, avocado, tortilla strips, dairy-free cheese, green onion, hot sauce
Instructions
- Dice onion.
- In a stockpot over med-high heat, saute onion in 3 Tbsp. broth/water for about 6-7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mince garlic and make taco seasoning.
- When onion is translucent, add garlic and taco seasoning. Saute 1 minute.
- Add 4 cups broth and tomatoes with juice. Bring to a light boil.
- Rinse lentils and add to stockpot. Once lightly boiling, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. (Add more broth/water if desired.)
- Rinse and drain black beans. Stir in black beans and corn during last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve with any desired toppings.
Nutrition Per Serving (estimate)
Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 1g | Potassium: 895mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 28.6% | Vitamin C: 24% | Calcium: 8.6% | Iron: 34%
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This was amazing. So thankful to have a great recipe using lentils.
Hi! And YAY!! So glad you enjoyed – thanks for coming back to let me know 🙂 Did you use any toppings? Have a beautiful week!
Kaitlin, this was quite tasty. We added 8 oz of sauteed mushrooms and a chopped yellow pepper to the soup. We topped it with sharp cheddar. It was delicious and mild.
Hi Sarah!! How have you been? So fun to hear you tried this out, thanks for coming back to let me know! 🙂 And what great adaptions (mushrooms are always a good call!) Enjoy your week! -Kaitlin
This has been a huge hit not only in our family but every where we take it! vegan and nonvegan alike love it!
Hi Cathy! YAY! So thrilled to hear it’s being enjoyed so much 🙂 Thanks so much for coming back to rate it and leave such a sweet comment – very appreciated! Wishing you a beautiful week!! -Kaitlin