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italian lentil soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Judy Johnson
Adamsville, TN

Hearty, healthy and Warming.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For italian lentil soup

  • 1 lb
    bacon chopped to small piecies and browned
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil if needed
  • 1 lg
    onion chopped or 2 bunches of salad onions chopped with tops incvluded
  • 1 pkg
    baby carrots chopped to bite sizes
  • 2 lg
    celery stalks chopped
  • 6 clove
    garlic crushed
  • 1 Tbsp
    oregano
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    basil (fresh herbs is best)
  • 2 qt
    broth (beef or chicken)
  • 2 c
    dried lentils
  • 1 lg
    can of petite diced tomatoes

How To Make italian lentil soup

  • 1
    In a 5 qt stock pot, brown bacon piecies for about 5 minutes then add olive oil to the pan (if needed) and add chopped onions, smashed garlic, carrots, and celery and sauté for about 8 minutes.
  • 2
    Now, add tomatoes, broth, oregano, basil and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • 3
    Next add 2 cups dried lentils and cook for 30 - 40 minutes more.
  • 4
    Garnish with croutons and or fresh finely grated Parmesan cheese.

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