vegetarisch glutenvrij soep Italiaans Comfort Food Wintergerecht

Italian lentil soup with fresh tomatoes and Parmesan cheese

This rich, savory Italian lentil soup is a perfect comfort dish for colder days. With fresh tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of herbs, it will fill your kitchen with amazing aromas and delight your taste buds. And the good news? It's super easy to make. So, no stress!

Preparation Time
60 min
Difficulty
Makkelijk
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • tablespoons olive oil
  • onion, finely chopped
  • carrots, chopped
  • celery stalks, chopped
  • cloves of garlic, minced
  • 400 grams lentils, rinsed and drained
  • liter vegetable broth
  • 400 grams fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • teaspoon dried thyme
  • teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
Nutritional Facts
fat 15g
kcal 450
carbs 50g
protein 25g

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook until soft.
  3. 3 Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. 4 Add the lentils, vegetable broth, tomatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5 Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let it simmer for 45 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  6. 6 Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  7. 7 Serve the soup immediately, optionally with an extra drizzle of olive oil and some extra grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!