Description
A rustic and comforting Italian-style soup featuring protein-rich brown lentils, fresh aromatic vegetables, and a touch of lemon for a bright finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups brown lentils, rinsed
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 14oz can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and oregano for 1 minute.
- Add diced tomatoes and rinsed lentils, stirring to combine.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian