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
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All In 1 ChenaL
chenal.a@hotmail.co.ukThis soup was a huge disappointment. The lentils were mushy and the broth was watery. I won't be making this again.
Ujjal Hossain
u@yahoo.comI found this soup to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.
Dragonball Fan
d-fan36@hotmail.co.ukThis soup is delicious, but it is a bit spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll use less chili powder.
Jadavien Banks
banksjadavien@yahoo.comI love that this soup is made with simple, everyday ingredients. It's a great way to use up pantry staples.
David Kalu
david.kalu37@hotmail.co.ukThis is my go-to soup recipe when I'm feeling under the weather. It's so comforting and healing.
Zion Roker
zion_roker51@aol.comThis soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties and potlucks and it's always a hit.
Sylvia Chris Sylvia Chris
csylvia65@aol.comI added some cooked chicken to this soup and it was amazing. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Soba Sucka
s-soba28@hotmail.comThis soup is a great way to meal prep. I made a big batch on the weekend and ate it for lunch all week.
sharlyn davids
s-d@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Rae Kitty
r-k52@hotmail.comThis soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.
puneet gill
gillpuneet@hotmail.comI love the addition of the Parmesan cheese. It really takes this soup to the next level.
Jaharsul Alam
jalam0@hotmail.comThis soup is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Nabeel Lucky
n@yahoo.comI made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.
Captain Chizam
c-chizam@yahoo.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots, celery, and spinach, and it turned out great.
Hunter Atwater
h@hotmail.co.ukI was surprised at how easy this soup was to make. It came together in no time and tasted like it had been simmering all day.
Isaac Ndyahika
ndyahika.isaac17@gmail.comThis is the best lentil soup I've ever had! The broth is so rich and flavorful, and the lentils are cooked perfectly.
Gary Waller
g.waller@gmail.comI've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. My family loves it!
Gerald Inglesby
inglesby@gmail.comThis lentil soup is hearty and flavorful. I love the addition of the sausage and vegetables.