Easy
Cape Verdean
Corn and Lentil Soup
A wholesome Cape Verdean soup with corn and lentils, a healthy island comfort food.
40
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
10 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
Ingredients (7 items)
1.00 cup
Corn kernels
fresh or frozen
0.50 cup
Lentils
rinsed
1.00 medium
Onion
chopped
2.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
3.00 cups
Vegetable broth
2.00 tbsp
Olive oil
0.50 tsp
Salt
Instructions (4 steps)
1
Heat oil, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
5 minutes
2
Add lentils, corn, and broth, bring to a boil.
5 minutes
3
Reduce heat, simmer for 25 minutes until lentils are tender.
25 minutes
4
Season with salt and serve hot.