LENTIL AND ESCAROLE SOUP

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This hearty and healthy soup is wonderful all winter long.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
1 small carrot, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup French green lentils
1 bay leaf
2 whole canned tomatoes, drained, seeded, and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 slices Italian bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 escarole, cut crosswise into 1-inch strips
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and carrot, and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add lentils, bay leaf, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and 5 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 425 degrees. Toast bread cubes on a baking sheet, turning occasionally until golden brown, about 7 minutes.
  • Add escarole to soup, and cook for 5 minutes more. Adjust seasonings, and serve in four bowls topped with croutons and olive oil.

Summer Muncy
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I didn't have any escarole, so I used spinach instead. It turned out great!


Meer Asghar
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste.


Kamal Thada
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I'm a big fan of escarole and this soup was the perfect way to enjoy it.


Key Louve
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup was surprisingly good.


Nor Alom
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This soup is a great way to save money on groceries.


Musa Koroma
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This soup is a great option for a vegan or vegetarian meal.


shoaib Aziz malik
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I love that this soup is made with simple, healthy ingredients.


Sellakathirvel Sasikumar
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Md Tahin
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand.


Thabang Thabang
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it fills you up.


Su Myat Wai
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I love the flavor of the escarole in this soup. It's a nice change from the usual leafy greens.


Adury Adury
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I always have a bag of lentils in my pantry, so I can make this soup anytime.


Mohamed Assy
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I added some extra vegetables to the soup, like carrots and celery, and it was even better.


Umar Officail
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This soup was easy to make and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making it again.


Mudasir Ktk
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I'm not a big fan of escarole, but this soup changed my mind. It's so good!


MD shakib howladar
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the flavor.


rena kalaitzi
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This lentil and escarole soup was a delicious and hearty meal! My family loved it.


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