Lentil and Bead Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil and Bead Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 ½ cups chopped onions; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 cups shredded carrots; 49 ounces chicken broth; 1 ½ cups dried lentils; ⅓ cup acini di pepe pasta (or orzo); ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 cup shredded cheese (Parmesan, Romano or Pamegianno Reggiano)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups chopped onions
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups shredded carrots
49 ounces chicken broth
1 ½ cups dried lentils
⅓ cup acini di pepe pasta (or orzo)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheese (Parmesan, Romano or Pamegianno Reggiano)

1
Heat oil in large stock pot over medium-low heat.
2
Add onion and cook 7-8 minutes or until softened.
3
Add garlic and carrots.
4
Cook, covered, over low heat about 5 minutes or till softened.
5
Add broth and 2 cups of water.
6
Heat to boiling.
7
Stir in lentils and return to a boil, stirring occasionally.
8
Reduce heat to low; cover(leave lid ajar).
9
Simmer until tender, about 30-40 minutes.
10
While that's cooking, cook pasta to al dente.
11
Drain.
12
Stir pasta into lentils.
13
Add salt and pepper to taste.
14
Serve with the shredded Italian cheese.

998

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

126

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 ½ cups chopped onions, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 2 cups shredded carrots, and more.

Yes, Lentil and Bead 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.

Lentil and Bead Soup

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