Lentil Soup Italiano Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup Italiano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups vegetable broth; 3 cups water; 2 cups brown lentils, picked over and rinsed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 4 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch slices; 2 large carrots, chunked; 14 lb mushroom, sliced; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar; sea salt, to taste

Servings: persons

3 cups vegetable broth
3 cups water
2 cups brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced
4 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch slices
2 large carrots, chunked
14 lb mushroom, sliced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
sea salt, to taste

1
In a large soup pot, combine all ingredients except tomato paste, vinegar, and salt.
2
Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the lentils are tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
3
Remove the bay leaves.
4
Dissolve the tomato paste in a cup of the soup, and stir this mixture back into the pot.
5
Stir in enough vinegar to perk up the flavors.
6
Add salt to taste, if needed.
7
Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups vegetable broth, 3 cups water, 2 cups brown lentils, picked over and rinsed, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Lentil Soup Italiano 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 Soup Italiano

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