Green Lentil And Vegetable Soup Recipe

Name: Green Lentil And Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups sliced leeks (light green and white parts only, thoroughly rinsed); 3/4 cup diced rutabaga (yellow turnip); 1/2 cup sliced carrot; 1/2 cup sliced celery; 1 cup diced new red potatoes; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 1/2 cup fresh green beans or 1/2 cup frozen cut green beans; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup diced zucchini; 5 cups water; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1/2 cup green lentil, rinsed; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups sliced leeks (light green and white parts only, thoroughly rinsed)
3/4 cup diced rutabaga (yellow turnip)
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 cup diced new red potatoes
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup fresh green beans or 1/2 cup frozen cut green beans
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup diced zucchini
5 cups water
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup green lentil, rinsed
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
Heat oil in a 4-quart pan; saute leek, mushrooms and bell pepper until soft.
2
Add water and bring to a boil.
3
Add lentils and basil and return to a boil.
4
Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
5
Add rutabaga, carrot, celery, then return to a boil and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
6
Add potato and simmer, covered, for another 10 minutes.
7
Add green beans, zucchini, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper.
8
Return to a boil and simmer 5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
9
Serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 cups sliced leeks (light green and white parts only, thoroughly rinsed), 3/4 cup diced rutabaga (yellow turnip), 1/2 cup sliced carrot, and more.

Yes, Green Lentil And Vegetable 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Green Lentil And Vegetable Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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