LENTIL MINESTRONE WITH GREENS
A number of greens work well in this hearty Italian dish. Chard and turnip greens are growing in my garden, so those are ones I'm using now, but I wouldn't hesitate to use kale, either.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium heat, and add the onion and carrot. Cook, stirring, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add half the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir together for a minute, just until the garlic is fragrant, and add the tomatoes and their liquid. Turn up the heat slightly and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down and smell fragrant, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the lentils, water and bouquet garni, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add the remaining garlic, salt to taste and add the greens. Continue to simmer, covered, for another 15 minutes. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in the pasta, and continue to simmer until the pasta is tender, five to 10 minutes. Remove the bouquet garni and serve, passing grated Parmesan at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 260, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1080 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
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MD BOSHIR Alom
alom-m18@gmail.comThis soup is a must-try! It's so good.
Shahid Imran
shahid.imran80@yahoo.comI love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful.
Decent Bisti
d@yahoo.comThis soup is delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Sinyou rita
ritas51@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
James Lynn
jameslynn99@gmail.comThis soup was a waste of time. It took me forever to make and it didn't even taste good.
Nira Rawat
n.r1@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out watery and flavorless. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Michael “Jade” bweupe
mb@yahoo.comThis soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it flavorful.
Gaming Rubel
gamingr59@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup was surprisingly good. The lentils were cooked perfectly and they had a great flavor.
Isaac BEN-MENSAH
bi78@hotmail.frThis soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it and they always ask for seconds.
Damian Pook
d81@aol.comI'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian recipes. This soup is a great addition to my repertoire.
Leo
leo49@gmail.comThis soup is the perfect way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bag of frozen vegetables in my freezer and this soup is a great way to use them up.
aditto Saha
s_aditto@gmail.comI made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments.
Ripon Madbor
madbor.r12@hotmail.comThis soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Shanny Kurt
shannykurt@hotmail.frI love that this soup is so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand and it always turns out great. I also love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze.
Maciek Gla
mg@hotmail.comThis soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and hearty and it always makes me feel better when I'm sick or feeling down.
George Haracopos
george.haracopos65@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this soup changed my mind. The lentils were cooked perfectly and they had a great flavor. The soup was also very filling and satisfying.
Cynthia Aaron
c@yahoo.comThis soup was amazing! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the rich flavor and the hearty texture.
Mohsin khanZaDa
k_m91@hotmail.comI've made this minestrone several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great way to clean out the fridge.
Kgotso Kok
kokk70@gmail.comThis lentil minestrone was a hit with my family! The combination of lentils, vegetables, and greens was hearty, healthy, and delicious. I especially loved the addition of the kale, which added a nice pop of color and flavor.