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A bowl of Italian style lentil soup.

Italian style Lentil Potato Soup

This delicious Italian inspired lentil potato soup is easy to make and very economical.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword italian style lentil soup, lentil and potato soup, lentil potato soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 248 kcal
Author Carissa

Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown lentils rinsed
  • 3 whole carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • 1/2 white onion diced
  • 8 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 3/4 tsp dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp basil leaves
  • 1 tsp parsley flakes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 parmesan rind
  • 8 1/2 cups water
  • 8 tsp vegetable base
  • grated parmesan cheese for garnishing

Instructions

  1. Heat up a pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes.

  2. Add the minced garlic to the pot and continue to cook for another minute.

  3. Next add the carrots, celery and potatoes to the pot.

  4. Then add the oregano, thyme, basil, parsley flakes and bay leaves. Stir.

  5. Next add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, rinsed lentils, crushed red pepper, water, vegetable base and the parmesan rind. Stir well.

  6. Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to medium low and cover. Cook for 30 minutes.

  7. After 30 minutes check the lentils and veggies to see if they are tender. Also check for salt. If the lentils or veggies aren't done, continue to cook for another 10 minutes or until tender.

  8. Serve and garnish with grated parmesan if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Italian style Lentil Potato Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 0.1mg0%
Sodium 1021mg44%
Potassium 705mg20%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Fiber 16g67%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 4021IU80%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 73mg7%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.