Red lentil mexican soup with lime

Serves 4–6

Prepare the lentils

1. Rinse the red lentils under cold water. Once rinsed add lentils to a small pot and cover with water
2. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Boil lentils for a minute, then remove from heat and drain. Set aside

Prep the vegetables and make the soup

1. Dice onion, garlic, celery stalks, and orange pepper
2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat
3. Add onion, garlic, celery, and orange pepper to pot and saute until vegetables soften
4. Add chili powder, chipotle, 1 tsp of salt, and diced tomatoes. Stir thoroughly
5. Add lentils and vegetable stock.
6. Stir everything well, cover and let simmer for 20 minutes on medium-low heat
7. Add the juice of 2 limes, the cilantro, and a splash of your favourite hot sauce to taste

Pour into bowls and garnish with diced avocado. Serve alongside some nice bread.