This week's recipe goes with last week's blog post about fiber. Lentils are a great source of fiber. This is a delicious way to get them into your diet!
I've wanted to make a lentil soup for the blog for a long time but have put it off because I don't have a lot of experience cooking lentils. I was very pleased with the results of this recipe, super yummy and also freezable for batch cooking.
Keep in mind I like my soups like stew, super thick, so just add more water/veggie broth for your desired thickness.
Italian Lentil Soup - vegan/gluten-free
Servings 6-8 - Preparation and cooking time - 1 hour
1 onion, diced
5 cloves of garlic, minced
3 medium carrots diced
3 celery stalks diced
1 medium sweet potato, diced
1 28oz can of diced tomatoes
6-8 cups of water or veggie stock. Depending on your preference of thickness.
1 ½ cups of green lentils
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1 1/2 tsp basil
2 tbsp fresh parsley thinly chopped
½ tsp red pepper flakes
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