Lentil & Sofrito Soup

Name: Lentil & Sofrito Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Red Lentils; 1 tbsp Sofrito; 1 small Carrot; 1 small Potato

8–10 monthsSoup

10 minPrep

25 minCook

4Servings

MediumDifficulty

Red lentils simmered with sofrito, carrot, and potato into a hearty, iron-rich soup. A nutritious one-pot meal common in Latin American kitchens.

Ingredients

Red Lentils2 tbsp
Sofrito1 tbsp
Carrot1 small
Potato1 small

Steps

1Peel and dice 1 small carrot and 1 small potato.
2In a small pot, cook 1 tbsp sofrito for 1 minute, then add the carrot and potato.
3Add 2 tbsp rinsed red lentils and enough water to cover generously.
4Simmer for 20–⁠25 minutes until lentils are completely soft and vegetables are tender.
5Mash lightly with a fork, leaving some soft texture.