HEARTY ITALIAN LENTIL SOUP
You can change the recipe to suit your tastes; use your favorite jarred sauce if you don't have any homemade, or use your own family's meatball recipe!
Provided by Kristin
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place lentils in a pot with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Bring rice and 1 1/3 cup water to boil in a pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 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 5 minutes or until evenly brown.
- 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. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 786.6 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
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Mohammad Jahidul
[email protected]I've been making this soup for years and it's always a family favorite. It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's always a hit at parties.
Nenyem Jessy
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it's made with healthy ingredients and that it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Priyanjali Menaka
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Donald Empero
[email protected]This soup is so flavorful and delicious. I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices.
M riaz M riaz
[email protected]I love how easy this soup is to make. I can just throw all of the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do the work.
Ivan Kayz Ug 256
[email protected]This soup is so hearty and filling. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.
Eric Oppong Agyemang
[email protected]I made this soup for my friends and they loved it! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.
Rugeed Comedy
[email protected]This soup is so good! I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Brightmoon Distribution
[email protected]I've been making this soup for years and it's always a family favorite. It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's always a hit at parties.
Md Md Norul Amin bk cox.s Bazar
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it's made with healthy ingredients and that it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
MAHARAJ MAMUN
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.
Turjo Sanjida
[email protected]This soup is so hearty and flavorful. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices.
Mt brain
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use different vegetables depending on what I have on hand.
Zainab Laminu
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without any complaints. It's a great recipe for a busy weeknight meal.
Hawa Gammer
[email protected]This is one of my favorite lentil soup recipes. It's so flavorful and filling. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients and that it's easy to make.
Nik nawaz khan Haqmal
[email protected]I love how easy this soup is to make. I was able to throw all of the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do the work. The soup was ready when I got home from work and it was so delicious!
Talal Shehab
[email protected]This lentil soup is incredibly hearty and flavorful! The combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices creates a rich and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cold winter day.