Lentil and Pasta Soup
Satisfy your palate and enjoy this delicious and flavorful soup that encompasses everything you need from a meal.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 432kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves halved
- 1 onion coarsely chopped
- 2 carrots peeled and minced
- 2 celery stalks minced
- 2 tomatoes big, coarsely chopped
- 8 ounces lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth hot
- 4 bay leaves ripped
- 7 ounces whole-grain pasta short-shaped such as elbows, mini shells, mini penne
- 1 to 2 cups hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- parmigiano reggiano or parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Over medium heat, in a large saucepan with extra virgin olive oil, sautè the garlic. After 2 minutes, add the onion, carrots and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes then cook for another 5 minutes. Add the lentils then toss them in the saucepan, about 3 minutes. Pour the hot vegetable broth and add the bay leaves. Bring it to a boil.
- When it boils, cover and simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Cooking time always depends on the kind of lentils used. If it is drying up, add some hot water.
- Add the uncooked pasta and cook for 8 minutes, or until al dente. Season with pepper and add salt.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with Parmigiano Reggiano if using. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 320mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 5g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 13
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 13
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 13