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lentil soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Tina Watt
Kalamazoo, MI

From an old Italian grandma, so easy and hearty.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6 as meal
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min

Ingredients For lentil soup

  • 1 lg
    onion
  • 4-5 md
    celery stalks
  • 4 md
    carrots
  • 1/2 lb
    pancetta
  • 15-20 oz
    can tomato
  • 1/2 lb
    lentils, dry
  • 4 c
    beef broth
  • 4 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • salt
  • pepper
  • parmesan cheese
  • SOUPS, MAIN DISHES, ITALIAN

How To Make lentil soup

  • 1
    Coarsely chop onion, slice carrots and celery on diagonal, large bites. Cube pancetta. Rough chop tomatoes, reserve liquid.
  • 2
    In heavy bottom soup pot, saute' onions in oil and butter until golden.
  • 3
    Add celery and carrots, cook 10 minutes.
  • 4
    Add tomatoes and juice, cook uncovered on low 25-30 minutes.
  • 5
    While veggies are simmering, crisp pancetta in a separate fry pan. (Pancetta takes longer than American bacon to crisp so I get it going with a little olive oil. You can use bacon or ham if you prefer.)
  • 6
    Add lentils, beef broth, pepper, salt if desired. Cook until lentils are soft, about 45 minutes. (Note: lentils absorb liquid at different rates. You may need to add more liquid or broth to get the consistency you like for soup. I use the red lentils for their color.)
  • 7
    Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • 8
    Serve with fresh grated parmesan and crusty Italian bread.

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