Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 Onion, chopped; ¼ cup Olive oil; 2 Carrots, diced; 2 Stalks celery, chopped; 2 Cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 1 Bay leaf; 1 tsp Dried basil; 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 cups Dry lentils; 8 cups Chicken broth; 1 Parmesan rind; Salt to taste; Ground black pepper to taste

AuthorPlanet Depos

DifficultyBeginner

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Yields5 Servings

Prep Time30 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr 15 mins

Tips Section

You can make this richer by adding a package of cubed pancetta with the onions and garlic. You can also add spinach or other greens near the end.

Ingredients

1 Onion, chopped

¼ cup Olive oil

2 Carrots, diced

2 Stalks celery, chopped

2 Cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp Dried oregano

1 Bay leaf

1 tsp Dried basil

1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

2 cups Dry lentils

8 cups Chicken broth

1 Parmesan rind

Salt to taste

Ground black pepper to taste

Directions

In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat.

Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender.

Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes
2 Minutes

Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour.

CategorySoups