Grandma Laura’s Lentil Soup

By Angela Sellari Jump to Recipe

Many of you know that my mom, Laura, is a pretty spectacular cook. She is the person behind most of the recipes we share on About a Mom.

This time of the year, when it’s cold outside and we are rushing around to finish holiday shopping, there isn’t much I enjoy more than a bowl of Grandma Laura’s lentil soup. It warms the soul and brings that comfort we so crave on a cold dreary day.

I could eat a bowl of soup for dinner every day this time of the year. It’s the perfect holiday comfort food. Fortunately, it’s easy to make a pot of homemade soup if you have a few essential ingredients like a can of tomatoes and some beans. Or if you’re spoiled like me, you have your Mom make a pot of soup.

Ingredients:

• 10 ounces lentils, rinsed and drained
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 carrots, diced
• 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can Contadina Diced Tomatoes
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions:

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan, and saute carrots, celery, and onion until just tender. Add the finely minced garlic and saute an additional minute or two.

Step 2: Add tomatoes, lentils, broth, and salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to the same pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for approximately or until lentils are tender. Add additional chicken broth or water if necessary, until you have achieved the desired consistency.

Enjoy!

Grandma Laura’s Lentil Soup

Angela Sellari

Simmer Grandma Laura's comforting lentil soup recipe in just 40 minutes. A quick, hearty meal that's perfect for chilly evenings.

4.67 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Soup

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 265 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 10 ounces lentils rinsed and drained
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 carrots diced
• 3 stalks celery thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves finely minced
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 14.5 ounce can Contadina Diced Tomatoes
• 2 14.5 ounce cans chicken broth
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

 

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan, and saute carrots, celery, and onion until just tender. Add the finely minced garlic and saute an additional minute or two.
• Add tomatoes, lentils, broth, and salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to the same pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for approximately or until lentils are tender. Add additional chicken broth or water if necessary, until you have achieved the desired consistency.
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 13gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 901mgFiber: 17g

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