Lentils all'Italiana
A little lentil goes a long, long way. This lentil soup is a great choice for a light lunch, a scintillating side or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
For 6 Person(s)
Recipe
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup dried lentils, washed
- 1 16 oz. can diced tomatoes with juice
- tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil, or 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
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- Analysis per Serving
- 293
- Fat
- 5 g
- Carbohydrate
- 45 g
- Fat
- Fiber
- Fat
- A
- C
- Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calories needs.
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Directions
- In a heavy saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil for 5 minutes, until the onion is tender. Add the broth and lentils. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their liquid, 1/2-cup water, and the remaining ingredients; simmer over low heat, uncovered, for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water if the mixture becomes too dry.
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