Ingredients for Lentil Soup For Miserable Rainy Days
- 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- Garlic Cloves
- 6 cups vegetable stock
- Tiny Pasta
- Italian Sausage
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh Basil
- Parmesan Cheese
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How to Make Lentil Soup For Miserable Rainy Days
- Chop the onion and process it into small pieces.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté the onion in butter for 5 minutes.
- Rinse the lentils and in a separate pot, bring to a boil in cold water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Add the pressed garlic to the sautéed onions and cook for 1 minute.
- Finely chop the carrots, mushrooms, and celery.
- Add the chopped vegetables to the onions and garlic.
- Stir in the tomato paste, vegetable stock, lentils, and sausage (if using).
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for approximately 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, set aside.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the vinegar or wine during the last 5 minutes of cooking, tasting and adjusting to preference.
- Serve the soup hot, mixing in a small amount of cooked pasta in each bowl.
- Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with crusty bread.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
25g
Fat
18g
Carbs
7g
