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Lentil soup is plated in a large bowl next to sliced Italian bread and a napkin.

Italian Lentil soup

Sea Salt Savorings
Lentil soup is packed with hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, kale, and brown lentils. This soup is ready in 30 minutes and is the perfect recipe to clear out your fridge!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 184 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 1 celery stalk chopped
  • 1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 1/4 cup brown lentils
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp cracked pepper
  • 2 cups baby kale or spinach
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Sautè the vegetables. Place a large pot over medium heat. Once the pot is warm, add the olive oil. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery and sautè for 3 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients. Pour the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth into the pot. Add the lentils, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, and cracked pepper. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes. Add the kale or spinach and cook for 5 more minutes. Once the lentils are soft, add salt to season.
  • Serve. Serve with your favorite crunchy bread. Mangia!

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 9gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1017mgPotassium: 444mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4627IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 3mg

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.