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Italian Lentil Soup
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4.93 from 40 votes

Italian Lentil Soup

This hearty Italian Lentil Soup recipe is easy to make, naturally gluten-free, and full of the best Italian flavors!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: gluten free, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 8 -10 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large white onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1 1/4 cups green or brown lentils picked over and rinsed
  • 1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups chopped kale or collard greens
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil plus extra for topping
  • fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
  • freshly-grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

  • Sauté veggies. Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and sauté for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent. Add garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the broth, lentils and seasonings. Add the stock, lentils, tomatoes, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a simmer.
  • Simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the greens and season. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Stir in the kale and basil until combined. Taste and season with salt, black pepper, and/or extra Italian seasoning as needed.
  • Serve. Serve warm, garnished with lots of Parmesan cheese and extra basil. Enjoy!