Lentil-Vegetable Soup Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the heartiness of this Lentil-Vegetable Soup, a delightful concoction perfect for cozy weeknights or any time you crave a wholesome meal. Bursting with the goodness of lentils, vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this soup promises to warm your soul with every spoonful.
Recipe Category: Lentil
Keywords:
Beans, Vegetable, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, Stove Top, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Green bell pepper |
| 3 cloves | Garlic |
| 8 cups | Water |
| 3/4 cup | Tomato sauce |
| 1 1/2 cups | Lentils |
| 1 cup | Brown rice |
| 1 cup | Dry white wine |
| 3 | Carrots |
| 3 stalks | Celery |
| 2 | Zucchini |
| 2 tsp | Dried thyme |
| 2 tsp | Dried basil |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 315.6
- Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 510mg
- Carbohydrates: 52.5g
- Fiber: 8.7g
- Sugar: 9.7g
- Protein: 9.4g
Servings: 8
Recipe Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the saucepan. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Next, add the remaining ingredients to the saucepan: water, tomato sauce, lentils, brown rice, dry white wine, sliced carrots, chopped celery, sliced zucchini, dried thyme, and dried basil.
- Cover the saucepan and allow the soup to simmer over low heat until the lentils and rice are tender and the soup has thickened, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Once the soup has reached the desired consistency and the lentils and rice are fully cooked, season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of this wholesome Lentil-Vegetable Soup.
Notes:
- This soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, making it a convenient option for meal prep.
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the seasoning to suit your palate.
- For a thicker soup, you can blend a portion of the cooked soup using an immersion blender or regular blender before serving. Adjust the consistency with additional broth if needed.
