Filling Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Filling Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium sweet onion, diced; 3 medium carrots, sliced; 3 celery stalks, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 pound dry lentils; 2 1/2 - 3 (32 ounce) reduced sodium cartons of chicken broth (amount dependent on the type of noodles used); 5 fresh thyme sprigs; 13.25 ounce box of whole wheat rotini (I used Ronzoni, but feel free to use what ever small noodle you'd like and as much or as little as you'd like.)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, diced
3 medium carrots, sliced
3 celery stalks, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 pound dry lentils
2 1/2 - 3 (32 ounce) reduced sodium cartons of chicken broth (amount dependent on the type of noodles used)
5 fresh thyme sprigs
13.25 ounce box of whole wheat rotini (I used Ronzoni, but feel free to use what ever small noodle you'd like and as much or as little as you'd like.)

1
In a large pot on medium-high heat, saute the onion, carrots, celery, garlic and pepper in the olive oil until the vegetables are tender.
2
Add in the tomatoes and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
3
Add the lentils and stir them around good.
4
Add in the chicken broth and thyme.
5
Bring to a boil over high heat.
6
Cover and simmer over low heat until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
7
Add in the pasta when you are about ready to serve and cook for about 10 minutes (depending on the type of pasta).
8
Serve with your favorite bread to soak up the delicious juices!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium sweet onion, diced, 3 medium carrots, sliced, 3 celery stalks, sliced, and more.

Yes, Filling Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Filling Lentil Soup

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