(ads will not print)

Lentil Soup

So…anyone seeing all the reports on happy people in the news lately? Apparently happiness is contagious…hmmm…I will have to agree with that! Interesting reading…

Speaking of happy…I’m pretty happy that I made this soup today. After a week of splurging here and there, I really need this soup. It’s comfort food, full of stuff that is just good for you. Lentils are so healthy for you, they are low in fat and a good source of protein, fiber and iron among other things. If you haven’t tried them before, don’t be afraid…they are actually a very easy bean to cook, probably one of the quicker ones too. My grandparents and parents make soup like this all the time, it’s so economical and really goes a long way. I’m actually staring at my huge pot of soup and thinking I might of made way too much…but I can always freeze some smaller portions for a quick future meal.

Print Recipe

Lentil Soup

Ingredients:

2 TB olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3-4 carrots, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
2 32 oz cartons of low sodium chicken stock
1 lb bag of brown lentils
1 large can of Italian diced tomatoes (important that you get the Italian ones, it will add lots of flavor)
broken spaghetti noodles or elbow macaroni, optional

Directions:

In a large pot, heat oil and add vegetables and garlic, salt and pepper . Saute for about 10 minutes, until soft. Add chicken broth, lentils and tomatoes to the pot and bring to a boil. Bring back down to a simmer and let cook for 50-60 minutes.
If you want to add in the pasta, add it in the last 10 minutes of the cooking process. Check for salt and pepper, add more to taste. Serve hot with grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.

Follow AggiesKitchen on Instagram and show us what recipes you are making from the blog! Use the hashtag #aggieskitchen - I'd love to see what you are cooking up!

Nicole at Test Kitchen Recipes was so nice to pass on the Butterfly Award to me! I recently discovered Nicole’s great blog…go check it out! Thank you Nicole!

Tomorrow the Gators are playing in the SEC Championship!
Here’s our little good luck charm…isn’t he cute?

GO GATORS!!

Have a great weekend!

(ads will not print)