Lentils & Vegetable Soup Recipe

Name: Lentils & Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, minced; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 12 red bell pepper, chopped; 4 ounces smoked ham, diced very fine (or any kind of smoked meat); 1 cup dry lentils, washed and sorted; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (or 2 fresh tomatoes); 6 cups stock (I use Knorrs beef bouillon & water); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon oregano; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons dried parsley (or 1/4 cup if using fresh); salt and black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 large potato, diced into 1 inch pieces; 3 carrots, sliced into 1 inch pieces

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, minced
3 celery ribs, chopped
12 red bell pepper, chopped
4 ounces smoked ham, diced very fine (or any kind of smoked meat)
1 cup dry lentils, washed and sorted
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (or 2 fresh tomatoes)
6 cups stock (I use Knorrs beef bouillon & water)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons dried parsley (or 1/4 cup if using fresh)
salt and black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 large potato, diced into 1 inch pieces
3 carrots, sliced into 1 inch pieces

1
In a large soup-pot saute the onion, red bell pepper, and celery in olive oil until translucent.
2
Add ham & spices - cook 5 more minutes stirring occasionally add a splash or water if it gets dry so as not to let the onions caramelize.
3
To the pot add stock, lentils, and tomato and turn heat up to medium.
4
Let boil for 20 minutes.
5
Add chopped carrots & potatoes to pot and reduce heat to simmer cook another 20 minutes.
6
Remove bay leaves and let the soup rest 15 minutes then serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and some nice crusty bread :).

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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, 2 medium onions, minced, 3 celery ribs, chopped, 12 red bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lentils & 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.

Lentils & Vegetable Soup

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