Italian Lentil Soup with Fresh Vegetables and Parmesan Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks of celery, diced
• 200 grams green lentils
• 1 can of diced tomatoes (400 grams)
• 1 liter vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
•  Salt and pepper to taste
• 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
2. 2 Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
3. 3 Add the lentils, diced tomatoes, broth, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. 4 Reduce heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 45 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
5. 5 Serve the soup hot, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese. And voilà, your delicious Italian lentil soup is ready! Enjoy!