Easy One-Pot Italian Lentil Rice Soup: Healthy & Hearty!

Red lentils and brown rice make for a thick vegetarian soup that’s full of fiber, filling you up quickly. I came up with this when I only had a few ingredients to work with while in the mood for lentil soup. Top with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1red onion, coarsely chopped

  • 3clovesgarlic, minced

  • 4cupsvegetable broth

  • 1(14.5 ounce) canItalian-style diced tomatoes

  • 1 ¼cupsred lentils, rinsed and drained

  • ½cupuncooked brown rice

  • 1tablespoonItalian seasoning

  • 1tablespoondried celery flakes

  • 1teaspoonground white pepper

  • 1teaspoondried marjoram

  • 1 ½tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, diced tomatoes, red lentils, brown rice, Italian seasoning, celery flakes, white pepper, and marjoram. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until lentils break down and rice is tender, about 55 minutes.

  2. Stir balsamic vinegar into the soup just before serving.

Cook’s Note:

I use tomato-flavored balsamic vinegar, so feel free to experiment with different varieties.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories428
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
9g
12%
Saturated Fat
1g
6%
Sodium
651mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate
66g
24%
Dietary Fiber
12g
44%
Total Sugars
9g
Protein
20g
Vitamin C
12mg
58%
Calcium
127mg
10%
Iron
7mg
40%
Potassium
840mg
18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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