Jamie Oliver Lentil Soup
Directions
- 1Chop the onions, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic and chop the bacon, if using.
- 2Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until lightly crisp.
- 3Stir in the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Add the thyme and red pepper flakes. Cover and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- 4Stir in the rinsed lentils and pour in the vegetable broth or water. Add the stock cube if desired.
- 5Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25–35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Add extra broth or water if needed.
- 6Stir in the cannellini beans and simmer for another 5–10 minutes.
- 7Taste and add salt and black pepper as needed.
- 8Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup dried lentils
- 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 whole red onion, chopped
- 2 whole carrots, diced
- 3 whole celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 slices smoked bacon, chopped (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
- vegetable stock cube (optional)
- salt (optional)
- black pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Equipment
large pot
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