Lentil Soup (Italian Vegetable)
Ingredients
The soup base
-
2
Tbsp
olive oil
-
1 ½
cups
diced carrots
-
1 ½
cups
diced yellow onions
-
1 ½
Tbsp
minced garlic
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4
(14.5 oz) cans
vegetable broth
-
2
(14.5 oz) cans
diced tomatoes
-
1 ¼
cups
dried brown lentils
-
1 ½
tsp
dried basil
-
½
tsp
dried oregano
-
½
tsp
dried thyme
-
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
to taste
Vegetables
-
1 ½
cups
diced zucchini
-
2
cups
packed chopped kale or spinach
Finishing touches
-
1
Tbsp
fresh lemon juice
-
Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add carrots and onions, sauté for 2 minutes, then add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes longer.
- Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes.
- Add lentils, basil, oregano, thyme, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add zucchini and kale, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and add up to 1 cup of water to thin the soup as needed.
- Serve warm with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
300
Total fat
6g
Total carbohydrates
50g
Total protein
15g
Sodium
1323mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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