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Italian Red Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

A hearty and healthy Italian soup made with red lentils and brown rice.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils rinsed
  • ½ cup brown rice uncooked
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz can
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 2 cups spinach fresh, chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. 3. Stir in the red lentils, brown rice, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils and rice are tender.
  5. 5. Add chopped spinach and cook for another 5 minutes, until wilted.
  6. 6. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2000IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Healthy, Soup, Vegetarian
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