Italian Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3-1/4 cups water; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth; 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed; 1 medium carrot, shredded; 1 small green pepper, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 cups cooked brown rice

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3-1/4 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups cooked brown rice

1
In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the water, broth, lentils, carrot, green pepper, oregano, basil and, if desired, pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are almost tender.
2
Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until lentils are tender. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve with rice.

564

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 3-1/4 cups water, and more.

Yes, Italian 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.

Italian Lentil Soup

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