Lentil Minestra

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Lentil Minestra is a hearty vegetarian soup that is traditionally made with lentils, vegetables, and pasta. It is a popular dish in Italian cuisine and is known for its rich flavor and comforting qualities. The soup is typically consumed as a main course and is a perfect meal for cold winter days.

Recipe Type:
Vegetarian

Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
60 mins

Total Time:
75 mins

Recipe Yield 35.30 oz
Number of Servings 4
Serving Size 8.83 oz

Ingredients

7.06 oz

Lentils

3.53 oz

Carrots

3.53 oz

celery

3.53 oz

onion

2 cloves

garlic

14.12 oz

Tomatoes

33.80 fl oz

vegetable broth

3.53 oz

pasta

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Pepper

1 tsp

Dried Oregano

Directions

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.

5 mins
Prep Time
0 mins
Cook Time
Cutting

Step 2

Chop the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.

10 mins
Prep Time
0 mins
Cook Time
Sautéing

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté until they are softened.

5 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
Boiling

Step 4

Add the lentils, tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 45 minutes.

5 mins
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
Boiling

Step 5

Cook the pasta separately according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

5 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
Simmering

Step 6

Once the lentils are tender, add the cooked pasta to the pot. Stir well and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
Serving

Step 7

Serve the Lentil Minestra hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

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Cook Time

Nutrition Facts

Carbs (51.61%)
Protein (19.35%)
Fat (29.04%)

Fat:
10 g (90 kcal)

Protein:
15 g (60 kcal)

Carbohydrates:
40 g (160 kcal)

kcal
g
Calories 26.49 kcal 1.32%
Vitamin A 44.15 IU 4.91%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4415 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0883 g 0.08%
Fat 0.883 g 0.63%
Carbohydrates 3.532 g 0.71%
Sodium 70.64 mg 14.13%
Fibers 1.3245 g 3.49%
Sugars 0.4415 g 0%
Protein 1.3245 g 1.56%
Vitamin C 2.649 mg 2.94%
Calcium 8.83 mg 1.77%
Iron 0.4415 mg 0.09%
Potassium 70.64 mg 14.13%
Alcohol 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Lactose 0 g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.0883 mg 6.79%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0.1766 mg 1.18%
Zinc 0.0883 mg 0.02%
Selenium 0.883 mcg 0.18%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%

Recipe Attributes

Seasonality Summer Fall
Events Picnic
Cuisines Italian American Middle Eastern
Meal Type Breakfast Lunch Brunch Supper
Course Salads Snacks Sauces & Dressings Soups
Nutritional Content High Protein Low Fat Low Carb High Fiber Sugar-Free
Kitchen Tools Blender Mixer Oven
Difficulty Level Medium

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