Pasta Soup (Protein-Rich)

Name: Pasta Soup (Protein-Rich)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: ½ cup dry French, Puy, green or brown lentils (or 1 ½ cups canned or cooked lentils); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable broth; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper or to taste; ¼ cup tomato paste; 1 medium-large potato (russet or Yukon gold); 1 (28-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, or diced tomatoes; 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth, plus more as needed; 1 cup small pasta (orecchiette, elbow, or small shell); 2 bay leaves; 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed (or 1 ½ cups cooked); 2 cups baby spinach or chopped greens; 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; ½ teaspoon lemon zest; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste; ½ cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

This healthy Pasta Fazool (Pasta e Fagioli) recipe is made with lentils and beans for a boost of plant-based protein. It's vegan, loaded with vitamins, and easy to make. Plus, this is freezer-friendly recipe you can prepare ahead and store for sick days!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:28:40 GMT