italian lentil soup

Name: Italian Lentil Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) bacon chopped to small piecies and browned; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil if needed; 1 large onion chopped or 2 bunches of salad onions chopped with tops incvluded; 1 package(s) baby carrots chopped to bite sizes; 2 large celery stalks chopped; 6 clove(s) garlic crushed; 1 tablespoon(s) oregano; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) basil (fresh herbs is best); 2 quart(s) broth (beef or chicken); 2 cup(s) dried lentils; 1 large can of petite diced tomatoes

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Recipe by

Judy Johnson

@jjhnsn

Adamsville, TN

Hearty, healthy and Warming.

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yield 8 serving(s)

prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For italian lentil soup

1 lb

bacon chopped to small piecies and browned
1 Tbsp

olive oil if needed
1 lg

onion chopped or 2 bunches of salad onions chopped with tops incvluded
1 pkg

baby carrots chopped to bite sizes
2 lg

celery stalks chopped
6 clove

garlic crushed
1 Tbsp

oregano
1 1/2 Tbsp

basil (fresh herbs is best)
2 qt

broth (beef or chicken)
2 c

dried lentils
1 lg

can of petite diced tomatoes

How To Make italian lentil soup

1
In a 5 qt stock pot, brown bacon piecies for about 5 minutes then add olive oil to the pan (if needed) and add chopped onions, smashed garlic, carrots, and celery and sauté for about 8 minutes.

2
Now, add tomatoes, broth, oregano, basil and simmer for about 10 minutes.
3
Next add 2 cups dried lentils and cook for 30 - 40 minutes more.
4
Garnish with croutons and or fresh finely grated Parmesan cheese.
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