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Lentil Minestrone Soup

June 10, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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lentil minestrone soup

Ever since becoming a mom, I’ve felt like life just keeps getting faster and faster. And faster.

We have a gazillion things happening in each of our days, but that doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice important things like a healthy dinner. Or our sanity.

I wanted to share this Lentil Minestrone Soup with you guys because it is very low maintenance (as most soups are) saute a little, add some ingredients, bring to boil, simmer.

And then while the flavors are mingling and the ingredients are cooking together into a delicious and hearty meal for your family, you can be shuffling through the mail, making a phone call or two, and getting the kids started into their table setting routine.

You get your healthy dinner. You don’t lose your sanity. Win. Win.

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Lentil Minestrone Soup

Filling and frugal!
Prep Time10 minutes minutes
Cook Time30 minutes minutes
Servings - 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed or minced
  • 2 cups chopped carrots
  • 4 cups chicken broth plus water
  • 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 2 cups cooked beans, white, black, red kidney, or combination
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1 cup orzo or other small shell pasta
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Loaf of French bread, as side dish

Instructions

  • In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, add the olive oil and saut the onion, garlic and carrots for 2 to 3 minutes, or until onions turn opaque. Add in 4 cups of broth plus 4 cups hot water. Then stir in the diced tomatoes, spinach, beans, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.
  • Once a rolling boil is reached, add the lentils and cook for 10 minutes. Then add the orzo or small pasta and cook for another 7 to 10 minutes, or until lentils are soft and pasta is cooked.
  • Remove from the heat immediately to keep the pasta and lentils from overcooking. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve Lentil Minestrone Soup with a side of bread.

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