I always try to come up with a recipe for Cinco de Mayo! This year I'm making a spicy salsa lentil soup that is easy, tasty, plant based, gluten free and healthy. Since I retired, "easy" is the main ingredient in my recipes.
I find that I am busier than ever. I walk 4 miles daily, read lots of books, attend lectures and shows, swim, play mah jong and Canasta, blog, and cook. My day is so full that I like to minimize the time I spend in the kitchen but I still like to try to eat healthy meals.
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| I buy this salsa at Aldi- gluten free vegan, and organic |
Adding a jar of mind, medium, or hot salsa to a basic lentil soup really jazzes it up, gives it a little bite and some additional flavor.
Try adding a medium salsa to my Mexican Lentil Soup, my Easy Instant Pot Lentil Soup, or My Turkish Red Lentil. When the soup is finished, just add a jar of salsa and stir. Reheat to desired temperature and serve with your favorite topping like some Greek yogurt or avocado!
This post is also linked to Souper Sunday where anyone can share a soup, salad, or sammie recipe. Check out this week's recipes.
I use my Instant Pot about 3 times a week and it has made my life so much easier. Everyone who bought one love it!! I use the 6 qt size which usually runs about $99 on Amazon.
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I love using salsa like that. It definitely makes so many recipes tastier, easier, and quicker to put on the table. I love how full your life is after retirement, Judee! Those are all signs of a great retirement. :-)
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Shirley
I am all for easy and healthy- and I find that I like all the veggies in salsa
DeleteI adore lentils and beans...this looks like a perfectly comforting and delicious soup for my lunch.
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DeleteI find lentils are very filling and make a good lunch--
This sounds like a recipe that will work for you. Hope you try it
ReplyDeleteI've never thought of using salsa like this, think hubby would love it! #keepingitreal
ReplyDeleteI've been getting into thinking salsa for many recipes since we love tomatoes, onions and peppers.. It's a perfect match ..
DeleteThe flavor of your Spicy Lentil Soup will be fantastic! So glad you could join us on Full Plate Thursday and thanks so much for sharing with us. Hope you have a great week and a very Happy Mothers Day!
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Thank you and a very happy Mother's Day to you too Miz Helen
DeleteWhat a great idea to add salsa to one of your already delicious soup recipes, Judee! It would make them even tastier, spicer and more nutritious! Thank you so much for sharing this post and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Hope to 'see' you again this week! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI know - It does perk up any recipe
DeleteThat's a great tip - I bet you could do something similar with some homemade chutney too *heads off to count just how many jars of homemade chutney I have!* #keepingitreal
ReplyDeleteLove the idea with chutney too.. extra spices and flavors that add to an existing soup
DeleteI have added jarred salsa to bean soups but had not thought of adding it to lentil soup, Great idea and it looks delicious. Thanks for sharing it with Souper Sundays this week. ;-)
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