Description
Warming and comforting, this Easy Italian Lentil Kale Pasta Soup has a delightful blend of wholesome ingredients that will nourish your body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 large yellow onion, fine dice
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 2 cups water
- 2 – [ 14.5 oz. cans ] petite diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 2 – [ 15 oz. cans ] lentils, drained and rinsed *
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda *
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano (+/-)
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil (+/-)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (+/-)
- Pinch dried crushed thyme leaves (+/-)
- ¼ teaspoon cumin (+/-)
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika (+/-)
- ½ to 1 ¼ teaspoons sea salt (+/-) *
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
- Pinch to ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
Other Ingredients:
- 2 to 3 cups cooked bowtie pasta (or other pasta) *
- 2 to 3 cups packed chopped baby kale (or baby spinach)
Optional Toppings:
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain through a colander/strainer and rinse well with cold water to remove all excess starches, set aside to drain.
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients (except the crushed red pepper) in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- In a large stock pot, add the diced onions; sauté over medium heat until they begin to soften, approximately 7 to 9 minutes. Add a couple of tablespoons or so of water if they start to stick and/or to prevent burning.
- Add the minced garlic, sauté for one minute.
- Add all the remaining Base Ingredients (except the baking soda) and Spice/Herb mix, stir well to combine. Bring to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer.
- Add the baking soda, stir well. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the onions are perfectly tender.
- Add the cooked bowtie pasta (see restaurant style serving option in Tips), chopped baby kale, and crushed red pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve with freshly chopped parsley and/or Vegan Parmesan Cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: 4 to 5 (makes 8 ½ cups – soup base only – no pasta)