I really enjoy cooking things that take a little love and this Italian Lentil Soup is full of love and all things that foodies enjoy!
A clear soup with onion, carrots, celery and garlic, white wine, whole tomatoes, and lentils, a combination that is wholesome and homey. With Italian herbs such as bay leaves, dried thyme, fresh basil and a little red pepper flakes, it may just be the grated cheese topping that wins over the hearts of everyone!
To make Italian Lentil Soup, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large pot over medium-low heat, heat ¼ cup of olive oil then reduce heat to medium and add 1 finely diced onion, 2 finely diced carrots and 2 finely diced celery stalks. Cook for about 10 minutes until vegetables have softened.
Add 3-4 cloves of minced garlic and cook for a few minutes, to saute.
Increase the heat to medium high, pour in ½ cup of white wine and allow to cook away for a minute.
Add 14 ounces of canned whole tomatoes, crushed by hand, 2 cups of rinsed lentils, 8 cups of stock, 1 bay leaf, ½ teaspoon of dried thyme, 4-5 leaves of fresh basil and ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes, if using. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat, cover half of the top of the pot and cook on a simmer for about 30-40 minutes until the lentils have softened. Season to taste and add water as needed.
To serve, discard bay leaf, drizzle with olive oil and garnish with sprinkles of parsley and grated cheese, if you wish! Enjoy!
I love the fresh vegetables and ingredients used in this Italian Lentil Soup recipe. Visit your local grocer and start experimenting. You’re going to love it! Let us know when you do and share our recipe with others using our hashtag online #cookmerecipes!
I made this soup last Sunday. My hubby and I enjoyed it while reminiscing about our trip to Italy. So simple but full of flavor.
So darn good!
Delicious and hearty!
Superb lentil soup!
Wow!!! This Italian Lentil Soup is just amazing! I whipped it up for my friends and they were totally blown away! It’s so easy and sooo good! Perfect for cozy night in! Can't stop thinking about it!!
I made this Italian Lentil Soup last week for my family, and they loved it! The flavors blend so well together, and the kids even asked for seconds. It was super easy to throw together on a busy night. The cheese on top is a nice touch too. Def gonna make it again for sure.
Absolutely love this soup, so simple and tasty!
Delicious!
This Italian Lentil Soup is just great! I made it for my family last weekend, and they couldn't get enough. The combo of lentils and herbs gives it such a warm and cozy feel. My kids even asked for seconds, something that doesn't happen often! Highly recommend for a comforting meal.
I made this soup on a chilly evening, and it warmed my heart! The flavors are just right, and it's so easy to make. I love how simple but hearty it is. Plus, my friends were so impressd when I served it with a little cheese on top!
I made this Italian Lentil Soup for my cozy night in. It was so simple yet full of flavor, truly a heartwarming dish.
Absolutely love this soup! Made it for my wife on a rainy day, and we were both hooked! So easy and delish!
This soup is pure joy! I made it for my friends' gathering, and everyone loved it. The ingredients blend so well together, and it was surprisingly easy to make. The cheese on top truly made it special. I will definitely be making this again!
Délicieuse!
My family loved this Italian Lentil Soup! We had it on a chilly night, and it warmed our hearts together.
