Lentil Pasta Vegetable Soup Recipes

LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain.
• In a large stockpot on medium heat, saute the onions, leeks, and garlic with the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and cumin for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are translucent and very tender. Add the celery and carrots and saute for 10 more minutes. Add the chicken stock, tomato paste, and lentils. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, until the lentils are cooked through. Check the seasonings. Add the red wine and serve hot, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with grated Parmesan.

LENTIL & PASTA SOUP, ITALIAN STYLE

Steps:

• 1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and saute the carrot, celery, and onion. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or untl soft. Add garlic, seasonings and lentils; stir. Cook for 30 seconds.
• 2. Add broth, salt and pepper. Cover; simmer for 30 mnutes on low heat until lentils are tender.
• 3. Add the cooked pasta to lentils; stir to combine. Serve with grated cheese sprinkled on top.

VEGETABLE LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Place the first 8 ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until lentils are tender, about 4 hours., Stir in tomatoes and beans. Cook, covered, on high until heated through, about 30 minutes.

LENTIL, PASTA & VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan and gently fry the prepared onion, garlic, carrot and celery, stirring gently, for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
• Add the lentils, stock and boiling water. Season with salt and pepper to taste, stir and bring back to the boil.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes until the lentils are completely tender.
• Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring another saucepan of water to the boil and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet. Drain well and set aside.
• Place the soup in a blender and process until smooth. Return to a saucepan and add the pasta.
• Bring back to a simmer and heat for 2-3 minutes until piping hot. Remove from the heat and stir in the yogurt. Season if necessary.
• Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley. We also add a sprinkle of brewers yeast.
• Tip: Avoid boiling the soup once the yogurt has been added. Otherwise, it will separate and become watery, spoiling the appearance of the soup.

SICILIAN LENTIL, VEGETABLE, AND PASTA SOUP

Steps:

• In a large slow cooker, combine lentils, vegetables, and water.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours.
• Add in pasta and salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook on HIGH for 30 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
• Serve hot, sprinkled with the cheese.