Serve with garlic bread for an easy vegetarian meal.
Classic Lentil Soup
Classics are classics for a reason. This recipe is my take on a fixture in vegetarian Italian cooking. Lentil soup is comforting in so many ways; and this delicious recipe is whipped up with ease which is so much better than buying it canned! And here’s a tip – if you’re going to make a little, you may as well make a lot and toss the rest in the freezer!
A Healthy Hearty Vegetarian Soup
Packed with nutritious ingredients, this healthy, hearty vegetarian soup is so delicious no one will even miss the meat! Using either brown lentils or green lentils, this homemade soup is hearty, satisfying, and simple to make. It’s is great for supper or to pack for lunch. Drain and set aside (without rinsing). In a large stockpot on medium heat, sauté chopped onions in the olive oil until translucent – about 10 minutes. Add chopped garlic and cook another minute. Add celery and carrots and sauté for 5 more minutes. Add vegetable stock, tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, oregano, cumin, and lentils. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes – 1 hour, or until the lentils and vegetables are cooked through. Serve hot, Enjoy every last bite! Erren’s Kitchen is written and produced for informational intentions only. We are not certified nutritionists, and the nutritional information found on this site has not been assessed or authorized by a nutritionist or the FDA. The nutritional information found in our recipes is offered as an estimate and should not be considered a guarantee or fact. The estimated data is provided as a courtesy and calculated through a third-party online nutritional calculator, spoonacular API. Although we do our best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered rough estimates. Many factors, such as brands or products purchased and the nutritional fluctuations that naturally occur in fresh produce, can alter the effectiveness of the nutritional information in any recipe. Furthermore, various online calculators provide different results depending on their particular algorithms and nutrition fact sources. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
