Vegetarian, Low-Fat Lentil & Escarole Soup 🍲
Overview:
- Name: Vegetarian, Low-Fat Lentil & Escarole Soup
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per Serving: 177.8
- Fat Content: 4.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 11mg
- Sodium Content: 244.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 24.3g
- Fiber Content: 10.6g
- Sugar Content: 5.9g
- Protein Content: 12.9g
- Recipe Category: Lentil
- Keywords: Beans, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Olive oil |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Celery rib |
| 1 | Carrot |
| 1 | Garlic clove |
| 2 | Tomatoes |
| 1/2 | Cup lentils |
| Salt | |
| Black pepper | |
| 1 | Escarole |
| 1/2 | Cup Parmesan cheese |
Instructions:
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Heat Olive Oil: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
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Sauté Vegetables: Add chopped onions, celery rib, and diced carrots to the pot. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are soft, which should take around 8 to 10 minutes.
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Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, allowing the aroma to infuse into the vegetables.
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Incorporate Tomatoes: Add diced tomatoes to the pot. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, stirring often, for an additional 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
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Add Lentils: Incorporate lentils into the mixture, followed by adding 6 cups of cold water to the pot.
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Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Partially cover the pot and allow it to cook until the lentils are tender, which typically takes about 45 minutes.
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Season: Season the soup with salt and black pepper according to taste preferences.
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Prepare Escarole: Meanwhile, wash the escarole leaves thoroughly. Stack them and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
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Incorporate Escarole: Once the lentils are tender, stir in the prepared escarole strips into the pot.
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Simmer Again: Return the soup to a simmer and let it cook until the escarole is tender, which should take approximately 10 minutes.
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Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, sprinkle each serving with grated Parmesan cheese for an added depth of flavor, and serve hot.
Enjoy your wholesome and nutritious Vegetarian, Low-Fat Lentil & Escarole Soup! 🥣
