Italian Lentil Soup
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
235 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian Lentil Soup
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Healthy and delicious Italian Lentil Soup bursting with flavour and hearty vegetables. This soup makes a super easy and comforting meal that'll make you feel good inside and out!
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Ingredients
- 1 carrot
- 1 onion
- 1 celery stalk
- 1.5 cups dried green or brown lentils (300g)
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ cup white wine (120ml)
- 6.5 cups chicken or vegetable stock (1.5 litres)
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to season
- fresh parsley optional garnish
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Instructions
- First rinse the lentils in cold running water according to packet instructions, set aside.
- Roughly chop the carrot, celery and onion and add to a large pot with 1-2 tbsp of olive oil. Saute it slowly on a medium-low heat for around 10 minutes until soft but not browned.
- Add the wine and let it simmer until it has reduced by half. Add the lentils (1.5 cups/300g) and stir to coat in the vegetables and wine.
- Add the stock (6.5 cups/1.5 litres) and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer and simmer it uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the lentils are tender but still have a bite. If the lentils have soaked up too much liquid add more as necessary.
- Once cooked, taste the soup and season with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh parsley (optional).
Notes
- Soffritto - soffritto is chopped carrot, celery, and onion, it's used to add a huge amount of flavour to soup and stews. You need to saute it slowly so it softens without browning. If you rush this step you'll lose a lot of the flavour.
- Add tomato - you can add a spoonful of tomato paste or canned chopped/whole tomatoes with the stock if you'd like a tomato flavoured lentil soup.
- Other veggies to add - you could add cubed potatoes, green beans, kale, zucchini or any other vegetables you like.
- White wine - this is added for flavour and I really recommend adding it but you can omit it if you need to.
- Herbs - you could also add a sprig of rosemary, thyme, or oregano for added flavour.
- Storage - the soup will keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1038mg
(43%)
Potassium
584mg
(17%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2989IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1038mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 584mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2989IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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