Lentil Soup
Lentil Soup might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 542 calories, 38g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe serves 6. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. If you have salt and pepper, carrots, onion, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Instructions
Watch how to make this recipe.
Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat.
Add the onion, carrots, and celery.
Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and saute until all the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Add the tomatoes with their juices. Simmer until the juices evaporate a little and the tomatoes break down, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
Add the lentils and mix to coat.
Add the thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer over low heat until the lentils are almost tender, about 30 minutes.
Stir in the pasta. Simmer until the pasta is tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Ladle the soup into bowls.
Sprinkle with the Parmesan, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.