Latin-Style Lentil Soup

Ingredients:

• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced into coins
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 2 red potatoes, cubed
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
• 1 15 oz can of fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 tsp sazón
• 1/2 tsp adobo seasoning
• 1 cup green lentils
• 1/3 cup red lentils
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 4 sprigs of thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• A handful of cilantro (optional but highly recommended)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tsp of olive oil, diced onions, carrots, and celery.
2. Sauté until the onions are softened. Add in the cubed potatoes and stir to combine.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, and continue to sauté until fragrant.
4. To the pot, add the fire-roasted tomatoes, adobo seasoning, and sazón. Stir well.
5. Add the green and red lentils, vegetable broth, thyme sprigs, roughly chopped cilantro, and dried oregano. Stir and raise the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot with a lid.
7. Allow the lentils to simmer for another 30 minutes or until they are fully cooked.
8. Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf, then serve. If desired, add more adobo seasoning for extra flavor.
9. Enjoy your hearty Latin-style lentil soup!