**Lentil Soup: A Hearty and Flavorful Italian Classic**
Lentil soup is a timeless Italian dish that combines simple ingredients to create a hearty, flavorful, and comforting meal. This versatile soup is a staple in many Italian households and can be customized to suit various dietary preferences. Whether you prefer a traditional meat-based soup or a vegan alternative, this article offers a comprehensive collection of lentil soup recipes that cater to all tastes. From classic Italian recipes passed down through generations to modern variations with a twist, these lentil soup recipes are sure to warm your heart and soul.
**Recipes Included:**
1. **Classic Italian Lentil Soup:** This traditional recipe forms the foundation of all lentil soups. It features lentils simmered in a rich broth with vegetables, herbs, and spices.
2. **Tuscan Lentil Soup:** Inspired by the rustic flavors of Tuscany, this recipe incorporates hearty Tuscan sausage, kale, and cannellini beans for a robust and satisfying soup.
3. **Vegan Lentil Soup:** For those seeking a plant-based option, this recipe offers a delicious and nutritious alternative. Lentils, vegetables, and a flavorful broth create a satisfying and protein-packed soup.
4. **Red Lentil Soup:** Featuring vibrant red lentils, this recipe delivers a quick and easy soup that's perfect for busy weeknights. The addition of cumin, coriander, and curry powder adds a warm and exotic touch.
5. **Lentil and Sausage Soup:** This hearty and satisfying soup combines the best of both worlds—lentils and sausage. The smoky flavor of the sausage pairs perfectly with the earthy lentils, creating a comforting and flavorful dish.
6. **Slow Cooker Lentil Soup:** For those who prefer a hands-off approach, this slow cooker recipe is a lifesaver. Simply throw all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the work for you.
7. **Lentil Soup with Lemon and Dill:** This light and refreshing soup is perfect for warmer weather. The bright flavors of lemon and dill complement the lentils, creating a vibrant and flavorful dish.
8. **Spiced Lentil Soup:** This recipe adds a touch of heat and exotic spices to the classic lentil soup. Garam masala, cumin, and ginger add a warm and inviting aroma, making this soup a perfect choice for chilly days.
9. **Lentil and Coconut Curry Soup:** Inspired by Thai cuisine, this recipe combines lentils, coconut milk, and curry paste to create a creamy and flavorful soup that's sure to impress.
10. **Lentil and Vegetable Soup:** This simple yet satisfying soup is packed with vegetables, lentils, and a light broth. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and is perfect for a light and healthy meal.
ITALIAN RED LENTIL AND BROWN RICE SOUP
Red lentils and brown rice make for a thick vegetarian soup that's full of fiber, filling you up quickly. I came up with this when I only had a few ingredients to work with while in the mood for lentil soup. Top with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy.
Provided by Sola
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, diced tomatoes, red lentils, brown rice, Italian seasoning, celery flakes, white pepper, and marjoram. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until lentils break down and rice is tender, about 55 minutes.
- Stir balsamic vinegar into the soup just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Carbohydrate 66.4 g, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 12.4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 651.4 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
LENTIL SOUP WITH SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Soup/Stew Onion Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Lunch Sausage Spinach Lentil Carrot Parsnip Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 8 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to bowl. Add onion, carrots, parsnips, celery, and Italian seasoning blend to drippings in pot; cook until onion is translucent and vegetables begin to soften, stirring often, 7 to 8 minutes. Add lentils; stir to coat. Add 3 quarts broth. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally and adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if soup is too thick, 20 minutes.
- Add sausage to soup and simmer until vegetables are tender and flavors blend, 10 to 12 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes.
ITALIAN LENTIL SOUP
Lentils, like beans, are part of the legume family and add cholesterol-reducing fiber to this tasty soup. -Marybeth Gessele, Gaston, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the water, broth, lentils, carrot, green pepper, oregano, basil and, if desired, pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are almost tender. , Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until lentils are tender. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 383mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE LENTIL SOUP
This makes the most awesome lentil soup. Great for the soon to come cold weather and goes together quickly.
Provided by Marie
Categories Pork
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place onion, celery, garlic and carrots in food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Saute the veggies in 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Remove sausage from casings and crumble.
- Add sausage to vegetables and saute until no longer pink.
- Rinse lentils and add to pot.
- Add broth, water and seasonings and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 1 hour, stirring often.
- If soup becomes too thick, add more broth.
- Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
- When done, drizzle with olive oil, stir and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.4, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 21.6, Sodium 781.9, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 3, Protein 13.9
ITALIAN LENTIL SOUP
I wanted to make something substantial involving lentils... and this was truly delicious and colorful. My steak-and- potatoes-lovin' husband thought it was great, and he didn't even complain that it didn't have actual meat in it. Garnish with grated Romano or Parmesan cheese and serve with a nice crusty homemade bread.
Provided by lmac
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute carrots, celery, onion, and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, rinse lentils. Combine water, tomatoes, bouillon, and bay leaf in a large pot on medium heat. Add carrot mixture and lentils. Simmer for about 7 minutes. Add pasta and cook for 3 minutes. Add zucchini and squash; cook until tender but not mushy, about 5 minutes. Add basil, oregano, and pepper.
- Remove soup from heat and let sit for 30 minutes, covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 14.1 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 894.6 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
ITALIAN-STYLE LENTIL SOUP
I cook with lentils often because they're a nutritious, inexpensive source of protein. This low-fat soup is one of my favorite ways to use them. To make it even heartier, add ground beef, cooked sausage or leftover cubed chicken. -Rachel Keller, Roanoke, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, celery and carrot; cook and stir until crisp-tender., Stir in lentils, parsley, bouillon, pepper and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally., Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar and salt; heat through. Serve with cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HEARTY ITALIAN LENTIL SOUP
You can change the recipe to suit your tastes; use your favorite jarred sauce if you don't have any homemade, or use your own family's meatball recipe!
Provided by Kristin
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place lentils in a pot with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Bring rice and 1 1/3 cup water to boil in a pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, beaten egg, garlic, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, parsley, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Form ground beef mixture into 1 inch balls. Place meatballs in skillet and cook 5 minutes or until evenly brown.
- In a large pot, bring the tomato sauce and 4 cups water to a boil. Transfer the browned meatballs to the pot. Mix in cooked lentils and rice. Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 786.6 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
LENTIL & PASTA SOUP, ITALIAN STYLE
A high protein dish that is chock-full of herbs and veggies, sure to warm the heart and stomach. Recipe: http://www.recipe4living.com Photo source: feastsandfotos.wordpress.com
Provided by Ellen Bales
Categories Bean Soups
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and saute the carrot, celery, and onion. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or untl soft. Add garlic, seasonings and lentils; stir. Cook for 30 seconds.
- 2. Add broth, salt and pepper. Cover; simmer for 30 mnutes on low heat until lentils are tender.
- 3. Add the cooked pasta to lentils; stir to combine. Serve with grated cheese sprinkled on top.
SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN-LENTIL SOUP
Make homemade soup the easy way by using a slow cooker.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 5h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Remove fat from chicken. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix onion, zucchini, carrots, lentils, broth, salt and pepper. Add chicken.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker. Use 2 forks to pull chicken into shreds. Return chicken to slow cooker. Stir in mushrooms and tomatoes. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with basil. Serve with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 8 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1220 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
LENTIL SOUP WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Make and share this Lentil Soup With Italian Sausage recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ellie_
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned (5 minutes), stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a bowl.
- Stir in vegetables (onion - celery) and Italian seasoning; cook stirring until vegetables soften (8-10 minutes).
- Stir in lentils and the broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until lentils are tender (20-30 minutes).
- Stir in sausage and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in spinach, cooking until spinach is wilted (3-5 minutes).
SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN-LENTIL SOUP
Make homemade soup the easy way by using a slow cooker.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 5h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Remove fat from chicken. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix onion, zucchini, carrots, lentils, broth, salt and pepper. Add chicken.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker. Use 2 forks to pull chicken into shreds. Return chicken to slow cooker. Stir in mushrooms and tomatoes. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with basil. Serve with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 8 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1220 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
LENTIL SOUP WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE, COPYCAT , CUCINA CUCINA
Steps:
- Directions Brown bulk, chicken Italian sausage in olive oil and butter in soup pot. Stirring to encourage the meat to be as fine as possible. When brown, remove sausage with slotted spoon, set aside. Reserving juices in the soup pot. To the juices in the soup pot, add diced carrots, onions, celery and leeks. Cook over medium high heat until tender, adding more butter if needed. Add lentils and broth. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally to prevent lentils from sticking. When this comes to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 40 to 45 minutes. When lentils are tender, add sausage back to vegetables in the pot. Add cream, mustard, vinegar and spinach. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Return soup to the boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes. Serve hot with freshly grated parmesan cheese on top.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND LENTIL SOUP RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by hanley89
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, stirring ocasionally about 7-10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a paper lined plate. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to pot. Add onions carrots, parsnips, celery and italian seasonings, cook until onion is translucent and vegetables are starting to soften, stirring often, about 7-10 minutes. Add lentils and stir to coat. Add Chicken broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer 20 minutes until lentils are tender. Stirring occasionally. You can add up to another quart of chicken broth if you like a thinner soup 2. Add sausage and simmer soup until vegetables are tender 10 -15 minutes Season with slat and pepper. Stir in Spinach or Kale, Cook until wilted 3. Serve with Crusty Bread. Can dust the soup bowls with parmesan cheese NOTE: Freezes well
Tips:
- Use a variety of lentils. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Lentils are a good source of protein and fiber, and they come in a variety of colors and sizes. Common types of lentils include brown lentils, green lentils, and red lentils.
- Sauté the vegetables before adding them to the soup. This will help to bring out their flavor and make the soup more flavorful. Common vegetables used in lentil soup include carrots, celery, onions, and garlic.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. You can also use water, but the soup will be less flavorful.
- Season the soup to taste. This includes adding salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. Common spices used in lentil soup include cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
- Serve the soup with a variety of toppings. This can include croutons, grated Parmesan cheese, or a dollop of yogurt. This will add extra flavor and texture to the soup.
Conclusion:
Italian lentil soup is a delicious, hearty, and healthy soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover lentils. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
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