Pasta Soup with Lentils Recipe

Name: Pasta Soup with Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 6 1/2 oz. pancetta (or thick-cut bacon), coarsely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 small carrot, finely chopped; 2 sticks celery, strings removed and finely chopped; 2 1/2 pints (5 cups) water; 1 1/4 cups passata; 2 fresh rosemary sprigs, leaves picked; 1/4 tsp. dried chile flakes; 2 cups (8 oz.) small soup pasta; 2 (14-oz.) cans lentils; 2 oz. freshly grated aged and peppery pecorino cheese; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Servings: persons

3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
6 1/2 oz. pancetta (or thick-cut bacon), coarsely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small carrot, finely chopped
2 sticks celery, strings removed and finely chopped
2 1/2 pints (5 cups) water
1 1/4 cups passata
2 fresh rosemary sprigs, leaves picked
1/4 tsp. dried chile flakes
2 cups (8 oz.) small soup pasta
2 (14-oz.) cans lentils
2 oz. freshly grated aged and peppery pecorino cheese
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over high heat.
2
Stir in the pancetta or bacon, onion, carrot, and celery for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
3
Add the water, passata, rosemary, and chile flakes.
4
Bring to the boil and simmer for about 10 minutes.
5
Add the pasta and cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
6
Stir the drained lentils into the soup.
7
Cook gently, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until warmed through, season to taste with salt.
8
Top with the pecorino cheese and a drizzle of olive oil and serve.

746

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, 6 1/2 oz. pancetta (or thick-cut bacon), coarsely chopped, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 small carrot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pasta Soup with Lentils falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Pasta Soup with Lentils

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