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.
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
- Rinse the lentils and drain and dice the carrot, celery, and onion.
- In a high-sided pot, sauté the diced carrot, celery and onion.
- When they are golden brown, add the diced tomato, basil leaves, and bay leaf which will give the dish an excellent aroma.
- Cook for about 3 minutes, and at this point, add the drained lentils.
- Cook for a couple of minutes and add the broth.
- Continue cooking with the lid on. If the lentil soup gets too dry, add more broth.
- 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.
- 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.
