Servings
Font
Back
0.0 from 0 votes

Italian lentil soup recipe

Italian lentil soup recipe, not only is it easy to make, but it's also the perfect way to start your new year with a little bit of good luck.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 213 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 large carrot
  • 2 celery sticks
  • 2 red tomatoes or a can of tomatoes
  • 1 1/4 cup dried lentils
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth as needed
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • A few bay leaves
  • basil optional

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Rinse the lentils and drain and dice the carrot, celery, and onion.
  2. In a high-sided pot, sauté the diced carrot, celery and onion.
  3. When they are golden brown, add the diced tomato, basil leaves, and bay leaf which will give the dish an excellent aroma.
  4. Cook for about 3 minutes, and at this point, add the drained lentils.
  5. Cook for a couple of minutes and add the broth.
  6. Continue cooking with the lid on. If the lentil soup gets too dry, add more broth.
  7. Once the lentils are cooked, add salt and pepper to the soup, stir, and serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil and more fresh herbs.
  8. Serve it with garlic bread or croutons. Alternatively, you can add some pasta or rice.

Notes

  • If you like strong flavors, you can add a pinch of Chili Powder, Turmeric, or Ginger to the Lentil Soup.