Lentil Soup with Broccoli Rabe Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup with Broccoli Rabe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 pound lentils (2 cups); 2 1/2 quarts water; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; 2 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 1 pound broccoli rabe, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths (about 2 quarts); Grated zest of 1 1/2 lemons

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound lentils (2 cups)
2 1/2 quarts water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1 pound broccoli rabe, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths (about 2 quarts)
Grated zest of 1 1/2 lemons

1
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderately low heat.
2
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the carrots, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the lentils, water, tomato paste, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the broccoli rabe until just tender, about 5 minutes.
8
Drain.
9
Stir the lemon zest into the soup.
10
Remove the bay leaf.
11
Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with some of the broccoli rabe.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 onion, chopped, 2 carrots, chopped, 2 ribs celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lentil Soup with Broccoli Rabe 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 with Broccoli Rabe

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