Italian Lentil and Vegetable Soup
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4.5
16 reviews
Excellent
Italian Lentil and Vegetable Soup
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This Italian Lentil and Vegetable Soup tastes similar to a minestrone soup, but with the addition of hearty and protein rich lentils.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 cup carrot diced
- 3 cloves garlic grated or minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups green lentils picked through for debris and rinsed, or brown lentils; dried
- 28 ounces tomato undrained, diced
- 1 cup water rinse out the tomato cans with it
- 48 ounces vegetable broth low sodium
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 Parmesan cheese rind optional
- 4 cups kale stems removed, roughly chopped
- 1 cup zucchini diced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese optional, shredded; for topping
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in the onions and carrots and sauté 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and sauté another minute.
- Add in the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, tomatoes, lentils, vegetable broth, parmesan cheese rind, balsamic vinegar, water and vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper and stir everything together.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the kale and zucchini and simmer for 10 more minutes. If the soup is extra thick add in another 1/2-1 cup of water or broth. Serve the soup topped with shredded parmesan cheese and slices of baguette if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Sodium
45mg
(2%)
Fiber
19g
(76%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 19g | 76% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.5
16 reviews
Excellent
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