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Lentil Soup

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 60 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 small onion, chopped
    • 🥕 2 small carrots, chopped
    • 2 stalks celery, chopped
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • Seasoning

    • 🧂 A pinch of salt
    • A pinch of black pepper
    • 4-6 sprigs thyme or 2 bay leaves

  • Canned Goods

    • 🍅 1 can (14.5 oz) canned tomatoes

  • Legumes

    • 1 1/4 cups lentils, rinsed

  • Liquids

    • 2-3 cups chicken stock
    • đź’§ 11 cups water

  • Pasta

    • 2/3 cup macaroni

  • Cheese

    • 🧀 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • Oil

    • 2 tbsp olive oil

STEPS

1

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté chopped onion, carrot, and celery until softened.

2

Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-8 minutes until vegetables are tender.

3

Pour in canned tomatoes with their juice and cook for 8 minutes until tomatoes break down.

4

Add rinsed lentils, chicken stock, and water. Stir in thyme or bay leaves.

5

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

6

Add macaroni and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

7

Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

250

Calories

  • 12g
    Protein
  • 40g
    Carbs
  • 6g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Pre-soak lentils to reduce cooking time.Use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock for a vegetarian version.Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.