Italian Lentil Soup
This hearty Italian Lentil Soup recipe is easy to make, naturally gluten-free, and full of the best Italian flavors!
Ingredients
8 servings
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and sauté for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent. Add garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the stock, lentils, tomatoes, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Remove and discard the bay leaves. Stir in the kale and basil until combined. Taste and season with salt, black pepper, and/or extra Italian seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with lots of Parmesan cheese and extra basil. Enjoy!
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$6752.00
$6752.00
Per Serving
$844.00/serving
$844.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$13504.00 vs buying!
~$13504.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (80% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| extra-virgin olive oil | 2 tbsp | $42.00 |
| white onion | 1 large | $50.00 |
| carrots | 2 | $74.00 |
| celery stalks | 2 | $102.00 |
| garlic | 4 cloves | $790.00 |
| vegetable or chicken stock | 6 cups | $527.00 |
| green or brown lentils | 0.25 cups | $5.00 |
| 1 | - | |
| bay leaves | 2 | $3557.00 |
| Italian seasoning | 1 tbsp | $89.00 |
| crushed red pepper flakes | 0.5 tsp | $2.00 |
| chopped kale or collard greens | 2 cups | $109.00 |
| chopped fresh basil | 0.5 cup | $1405.00 |
| fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper | - | - |
| freshly-grated Parmesan cheese | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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