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🌶️ High-Protein Chipotle Lentil Soup Sopita de Lentejas con Chipotle, Carne Molida y Queso Panela A delicious, comforting Mexican-inspired soup packed with protein, fiber, healthy carbs, and most importantly, FLAVOR! Perfect for meal prep and staying on track with your fitness goals. 🛒 Ingredients For the Chipotle Sauce: * 2 tomatoes * ½ white onion * Chile guajillo (to taste) * Chile negro (to taste) * Chile de árbol (optional, for extra spice) * Chipotle peppers in adobo (to taste) * Garlic cloves (to taste) * Knorr Suiza chicken bouillon (to taste) * Knorr tomato bouillon (to taste) * Chicken bone broth (for extra protein) For the Soup: * Dry lentils (quantity of your choice) * Lean ground beef (quantity of your choice) * Queso panela (cubed) * Calabaza mexicana (Mexican squash) * Carrots * Potatoes * Water (depending on how soupy you like it) 👩🏻‍🍳 Instructions Step 1: Prepare your chipotle sauce In a pot, add your chicken bone broth, tomatoes, onion, chile guajillo, and chile negro. Add chile de árbol if you like extra spice. Bring everything to a boil until softened. Step 2: Blend everything Transfer the boiled ingredients into a blender. Add your garlic, chicken bouillon, tomato bouillon, and chipotle peppers. Blend until completely smooth. Step 3: Prepare your vegetables Wash and chop your Mexican squash, carrots, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Use whatever quantities work best for your meal prep! Step 4: Assemble your soup In your pressure cooker, add: * Chopped vegetables * Dry lentils (rinsed) * Cubed panela cheese * Blended chipotle sauce * Ground beef * Extra water for a soupier consistency Give everything a good mix, making sure the ground beef is broken apart. Step 5: Pressure cook Secure the lid and pressure cook on high for 35–40 minutes, followed by a natural pressure release according to your cooker’s instructions. I personally love my vegetables extra soft, but you can adjust the cooking time depending on your preference. Step 6: Serve and enjoy! And just like that, you have yourself a comforting bowl of Chipotle Lentil Soup filled with protein, fiber, carbs, and AMAZING flavor! 💪🏼 Why I Love This Meal * Protein: Lean ground beef, chicken bone broth, lentils, and queso panela. * Fiber: Lentils and vegetables to help keep you satisfied. * Carbs: Potatoes and lentils to fuel your body. * Flavor: Mexican chiles, chipotle, and seasonings. Because being on a fitness journey doesn’t mean giving up the food you love. It’s about finding balance, nourishing your body, and enjoying every single bite! #soup #mealprep #lentejas #dinner #food