Savor the Ultimate Italian Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup of lentils
• Divided into 1 ⅓ quarts of water
• ⅔ cup of uncooked long grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
• A pound of ground beef
• 1 beaten egg
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley
• 3 tablespoons of Italian bread crumbs
• Salt and ground black pepper to your liking
• 1 quart of tomato sauce
• ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese for garnishing

Step 1

Prepare a hearty and flavorful meal with these simple steps:

Step 2

- Start by cooking lentils in a pot with water until they are tender. Once cooked, drain them and set them aside.

Step 3

- Next, bring rice and water to a gentle boil in a pot. Let it simmer and absorb the water for about 20 minutes, creating fluffy and delicious rice.

Step 4

- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, beaten egg, garlic, Parmesan cheese, parsley, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Roll the mixture into small meatballs and cook them in the skillet until they are nicely browned.

Step 5

- In a large pot, bring tomato sauce and water to a boil. Add the browned meatballs, cooked lentils, and rice to the pot. Let everything simmer together for about 30 minutes on medium-low heat, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 6

- Before serving, sprinkle the dish with a bit more Parmesan cheese for an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy this comforting and satisfying meal with your loved ones!