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Hearty Italian Lentil Soup

Hearty Italian Lentil Soup

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  • 90 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 1 cup lentils
    • 💧 1 ⅓ quarts water
    • 🍚 ⅔ cup uncooked long grain white rice
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 🥩 1 pound ground beef
    • 🥚 1 egg, lightly beaten
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 🧀 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
    • 🍞 3 tablespoons Italian bread crumbs
    • 🧂 Salt, to taste
    • ⚫ Ground black pepper, to taste
    • 🍅 1 quart tomato sauce
    • 🧀 ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

STEPS

1

Place lentils in a pot with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.

2

Bring rice and 1 1/3 cup water to boil in a pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

3

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, beaten egg, garlic, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, parsley, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Form ground beef mixture into 1-inch balls. Place meatballs in skillet and cook for 5 minutes or until evenly brown.

4

In a large pot, bring the tomato sauce and 4 cups water to a boil. Transfer the browned meatballs to the pot. Mix in cooked lentils and rice. Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes.

5

Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

324

Calories

  • 21
    Protein
  • 34
    Carbs
  • 12
    Fats

💡 For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based meat or extra lentils.You can use homemade tomato sauce for a richer flavor.Add some red chili flakes if you prefer a spicier soup.Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.