Italian Lentil Minestrone Soup
Description
This Italian Lentil Minestrone Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. Packed with protein-rich dried lentils, earthy mushrooms, and crisp cabbage, it offers a robust and satisfying texture that warms you from the inside out. The flavor profile is bright and herbal, driven by a blend of oregano, basil, and garlic salt, balanced by the rich acidity of tomato paste. Its a versatile dish that works beautifully as a light lunch or a substantial dinner. Perfect for meal prep, this vegan-friendly soup actually tastes better the next day as the flavors meld together. Simple to make with pantry staples, its a wholesome, nourishing bowl that brings the warmth of an Italian kitchen to your table.Ingredients
Directions
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Rinse the dried lentils thoroughly and soak them overnight in 6 cups of cold water.
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Drain the lentils and discard the soaking water.
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Place the drained lentils in a large pot and add the remaining 6 cups of cold water.
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Heat the pot over medium-high heat until the water comes to a boil.
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Stir in the tomato paste, minced celery, chopped cabbage, sliced mushrooms, chopped onion, Italian herbs, oregano, basil, and garlic salt.
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Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 45 minutes until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
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Serve hot, sprinkled with grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 277.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.7g3%
- Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
- Cholesterol 0.6mg1%
- Sodium 696.4mg30%
- Total Carbohydrate 53.9g18%
- Dietary Fiber 17.5g70%
- Sugars 17.3g
- Protein 19.0g38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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