Pot Luck Soup Recipe

Name: Pot Luck Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 medium-sized onion, chopped; 2 ribs of celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 can (35 ounces) Italian plum tomatoes; 3 to 4 cups canned broth (chicken or vegetable); 1/3 cup dried lentils, green or brown; 1/4 cup dry red wine; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium-sized onion, chopped
2 ribs of celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 can (35 ounces) Italian plum tomatoes
3 to 4 cups canned broth (chicken or vegetable)
1/3 cup dried lentils, green or brown
1/4 cup dry red wine
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

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Place the oil and butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
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Add the onion, celery, and carrot; cook, stirring, until the vegetables are wilted, about 15 minutes.
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Add the garlic and cloves during the last 3 minutes.
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Puree the tomatoes with their juices in a blender and add to the saucepan.
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Add the broth and lentils and bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to medium; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
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Add the wine, season to taste with salt and pepper, then simmer gently for 20 minutes more.
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Stir in the parsley and serve immediately.

168

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 medium-sized onion, chopped, 2 ribs of celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Pot Luck 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.

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Pot Luck Soup

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