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Italian Lentil Soup {Zuppa di Lenticchie}

by Debbie

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Italian Lentil SoupThis Zuppa di Lenticchie (Italian
Lentil Soup) is an ideal winter dinner. If  you want, you can substitute the vegetable broth with meat broth, and add some diced bacon to the bowl. Any way you make this, you’re going to look like a kitchen star and your family will have a wholesome, healthy meal. Its a win win!

 

A little history about Lentil soup.

This lentil soup is often eaten by Catholics and Italian families during Lent (the vegetarian variety) is perfect for days of fast and abstinence. My grandmother often tossed in a handful of chopped kale to the pot as well. I’ve, over the years, adjusted the  recipe for our personal preferences, but experiment. You seriously cannot go wrong !

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Italian Lentil Soup


★★★★★

5 from 2 reviews

  • Author: Debbie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 1x
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Description

easy dish to throw together, and is hearty enough to make a full meal.


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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 Onion (chopped)
  • 1 Carrot (peeled and chopped)
  • 2 stalks Celery (chopped)
  • 2 to 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups Tomatoes. chopped
  • 2 medium Potatoes chopped
  • 8 cups Vegetable Stock or water
  • 2 cups Lentils
  • 1/4 cup Parsley (chopped)
  • 1 sprig Rosemary
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper — to taste
  • Fresh shaved Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Soak dried lentils in enough water to cover them approx 3 hours
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high flame.
  3. Add the potatoes, onion, carrot, celery and garlic and saute until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes.
  4. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Then add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce flame to medium-low and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked through but not falling apart..
  7. Season with Salt and Pepper to taste
  8. Add 1-2 Tablespoons of Parmesan to bowls before adding soup to serve
  • Category: Main
  • Cuisine: Italian

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Comments

  1. Leela says

    February 16, 2015 at 2:55 pm

    This is one of my favorite recipes. I’ve been making it since I was a kid.

    ★★★★★

    • Debbie says

      February 17, 2015 at 8:27 am

      Its one of the first recipes I ever learned to make!

  2. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    February 16, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    The days are getting just a bit shorter and it will soon be soup weather down under. I love soup but not when it’s too hot to think. I love this!

    ★★★★★

    • Debbie says

      February 17, 2015 at 8:27 am

      I thought about a week of soups.. and yanno might still.

  3. Marla @ Organic Life on a Budget says

    February 24, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    I’m always looking for good lentil recipes! Can’t wait to try this one, it looks delicious!

    • Debbie says

      February 24, 2015 at 4:53 pm

      I love this recipe, personally (guess I’m biased). Thanks for dropping by!

  4. Kathryn Doherty says

    October 2, 2015 at 7:30 am

    What a gorgeous soup! I was just telling my mom I’ve been craving a lentil soup (was hinting to get her to make me some :) ) but this look so delicious, I might have to make her some instead! I’m all warm and cozy just looking at it. Thanks for sharing!

  5. Amy says

    October 8, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    This would be a meal for me! Going to give it a try. I love lentil soup. Just letting you know I am featuring your soup tomorrow night at Best of the Weekend!

    • Debbie says

      October 13, 2015 at 1:46 pm

      Thanks so much! The recipe is one of the easiest ever! I promise you’ll love it!

  6. Mandee H Thomas says

    October 13, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    Looks like a super yummy recipe for fall! I wanted to let you know that I’m featuring this post tonight at the Create & Share Link Party (7:00 PM MST)! Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to see what you share with us this week. :)

    • Debbie says

      October 13, 2015 at 1:45 pm

      Thanks so much. It IS so easy and delish!

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