Carrabba's Lentil Soup Recipe
This hearty and flavorful Carrabba's Lentil Soup recipe is a comforting and nutritious meal, perfect for chilly days. Packed with lentils, vegetables, and aromatic herbs, it's easy to make and budget-friendly. Enjoy this wholesome soup that's both satisfying and delicious!
Equipment
- 1 Large Pot or Dutch Oven For simmering the soup evenly.
- 1 Cutting Board For chopping vegetables.
- 1 Chef's Knife For dicing vegetables.
- 1 Measuring Spoons For measuring spices and oil.
- 1 Measuring Cups For measuring lentils and broth.
- 1 Ladle For serving the soup.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion diced
- 2 Carrots diced
- 2 stalks Celery diced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional
- 1 cup Brown or green lentils rinsed
- 6 cups Vegetable or chicken broth
- 14.5 ounce Canned diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 Bay leaf
- to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- optional Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- optional Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften and the onion becomes translucent. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can become bitter.
- Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable or chicken broth, diced tomatoes (undrained), and bay leaf to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the soup has thickened slightly. Stir occasionally during simmering to prevent lentils from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Remove the bay leaf. Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Start with about 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and adjust as needed. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese (if desired). Serve hot and enjoy every comforting spoonful!
Notes
Vegan Option: Use vegetable broth and skip Parmesan. Nutritional yeast adds richness.
Gluten-Free: Naturally gluten-free; ensure broth is certified gluten-free if needed.
Dairy-Free: Omit Parmesan cheese. Delicious without dairy.
Gluten-Free: Naturally gluten-free; ensure broth is certified gluten-free if needed.
Dairy-Free: Omit Parmesan cheese. Delicious without dairy.