LENTIL TOMATO SOUP
I'm a firm believer in eating foods that symbolize good luck and expanding fortune at the beginning of the year. Usually I stick with my black-eyed peas salad. But I've always been curious about how people in other countries usher in the New Year. Lentils and raisins are present on Italian tables because they resemble coins and swell when cooked. They're usually accompanied by pork, a symbol of prosperity and abundance. This is an easy, robust vegetarian soup that tastes almost meaty. The rosemary in the bouquet garni contributes a savory, earthy flavor.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, one pot, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a heavy soup pot or Dutch oven, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, carrot and celery, and a generous pinch of salt, and continue to cook for another 5 minutes until tender. Add the tomatoes and bouquet garni, and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down somewhat and smell fragrant, about 10 minutes. Add the lentils, water and salt to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently one hour. Taste and adjust seasonings. Remove the bouquet garni, and stir in the parsley. Serve, garnishing each bowl with Parmesan or Gruyère.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 240, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1172 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
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Khet War
[email protected]I highly recommend this soup. It's delicious, easy to make, and affordable.
Dii Skillz
[email protected]This soup is a great make-ahead meal. It's also freezer-friendly.
Shanaberwari Berwari
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. It was very flavorful and filling.
Jose Guevara
[email protected]This soup is very versatile. You can add any vegetables you like.
Atwine Agnes
[email protected]I added some chopped spinach to this soup and it was delicious. I also used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Maral Mazn
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very affordable and easy to make.
Shayla Robertson
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this soup would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was very tasty and I will definitely be making it again.
Mubashir Mubashir
[email protected]This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
Barigye Albert
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so flavorful and filling.
Sophia Bartolomeo
[email protected]This soup is delicious and easy to make. I used brown lentils and added some chopped carrots and celery. It was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables.