How to Make Delicious Italian Lentil Soup

Italian Lentil Soup.

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program of Italian Lentil Soup

1. It's 2 tbsps of extra-virgin olive oil.
2. It's 1 of onion large , chopped.
3. Prepare 2 of carrots large , peeled and sliced.
4. It's 2 of celery stalks, sliced.
5. You need 4 cloves of garlic , peeled and minced.
6. You need 7 - 8 cups of vegetable stock.
7. Prepare 1 cup of lentils rinsed (color doesn't really matter).
8. You need 1 (15 oz) can of tomatoes fire-roasted diced.
9. It's 2 of bay leaves.
10. Prepare 1/4 tsp of thyme dried.
11. Prepare 1/4 tsp of black pepper freshly-ground.
12. Prepare 1/8 tsp of red pepper of crushed.
13. You need optional of Parmesan cheese basil freshly-grated , finely-chopped fresh for topping.

Italian Lentil Soup ingredients

1. Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots and celery, and saute for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the garlic and saute for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring occasionally..
2. Add the stock, lentils, tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, black pepper, and crushed pepper, and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a simmer..
3. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover the pot partially with the lid. Keeping the soup at a low simmer, continue cooking for about 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender and cooked through, stirring occasionally..
4. Taste, and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Remove bay leaves..
5. Serve warm, garnished with optional toppings if desired..