LENTIL, CELERY AND TOMATO MINESTRONE
Minestrone might be a familiar soup, but here it takes on a new flavor: celery. The celery, which may be lingering in the fridge having played a minor part in another recipe, adds a dimension of flavor to the mix that ordinary minestrone just doesn't have. Celery has long been used in Chinese medicine to help control high blood pressure. It is also an excellent source of Vitamins K and C, and a very good source of potassium, folate, dietary fiber, molybdenum, manganese, and Vitamin B6.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the lentils, 1/2 onion and the bouquet garni with 1 quart water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, add salt to taste, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
- Chop the remaining onion. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes, and add the garlic and a pinch of salt. Stir together until fragrant, about 1 minute, and add the canned tomatoes with their liquid and the sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, for about 10 minutes, until the tomatoes have cooked down somewhat and smell fragrant.
- Add the lentils with their broth, the tomato paste, salt to taste, an additional 2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Season to taste with freshly ground pepper, stir in the parsley and serve, garnishing each bowl with thinly sliced celery heart if you want some crunch, and passing the Parmesan at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1077 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
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Rejeb Abdellah
arejeb@gmail.comThis soup is the perfect comfort food. It's so warm and cozy on a cold day.
Aster Cadini
c.a@aol.comI made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Pabel Hasan
pabel-hasan@gmail.comThis soup was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less chili powder next time.
Tim Hakes
hakes@aol.comI love how versatile this soup is. I've made it with different vegetables and it's always delicious. It's a great way to use up leftovers.
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g_m71@hotmail.frThis soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I think I would add more liquid next time.
MD NASIR ISLAM
i12@gmail.comI'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and hearty soup recipes. This one definitely fits the bill! It's packed with vegetables and it's so flavorful.
Nadir Rajput
rajput-n19@yahoo.comI made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It was so easy and convenient.
Laura Napier
nlaura69@aol.comThis soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.
Aminul Islam Hridoy
a68@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very hearty.
Semul Dada
d42@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was so easy to make and it was a hit with my family.
Eniola Ibito
i_eniola56@hotmail.comThis soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.
Anita McAlpin
mcalpin.a@gmail.comI loved the way the lentils and celery gave this soup a nice texture. It was also very flavorful.
M SHOAIB KHAN
m53@gmail.comThis soup was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex. I will definitely be making this again.
Biichy Biich
bb46@hotmail.co.ukI've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Thenuka Tashen
tashen-t@yahoo.comThis minestrone soup was so flavorful and hearty! I loved the combination of lentils, celery, and tomatoes. It was the perfect meal for a cold winter day.