Ina Garten’s Lentil Vegetable Soup (Vegetarianized)

Ina Garten’s original recipe for Lentil Vegetable Soup is a classic comfort food dish loved by many!

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Ina Garten’s Lentil Vegetable Soup (Vegetarianized)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 medium Celery Stalks
• 4 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Brown Lentils
• 4 cups Vegetable Stock
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 2 leaves Bay Leaves
• 1 cup Spinach
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
2. Add lentils, vegetable stock, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 40 minutes.
3. Stir in spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until wilted.
4. Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir in fresh parsley.
5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 290kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 10g

Protein 14g29%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.