Italian Lentil Soup

Italian Lentil Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 diced carrots

  • 1/4 C diced yellow onion

  • 2 minced garlic cloves

  • 2 C vegetable broth

  • 1 can diced tomatoes

  • 3/4 C dried lentils (any color)

  • 1/2 TSP dried basil

  • 1/2 TSP dried oregano

  • 1/2 TSP dried thyme

  • Garlic salt and black pepper

  • 1 diced zucchini

  • 1 C chopped kale or spinach

  • 1 TBP fresh lemon juice

Kitchen Supplies:

  • Cutting board and knife

  • Pot

Cook:

  1. Warm up olive oil on medium heat

  2. Add carrots, zucchini and onions and garlic and saute for about 2 minutes.

  3. Pour in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth

  4. Add lentils, basil, oregano, thyme and salt and pepper to taste.

  5. When it boils reduce heat to a simmer; about medium low for about 35 minutes.

  6. At about 20 minutes add kale and lemon juice

  7. Add water if needed

What do I eat this with?

  • Hearty salad or the rest of your entree

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