1-Pot Tuscan-Style Beef & Lentil Soup
Minimalist Baker (Minimalist Baker)
A hearty one-pot soup featuring ground beef, lentils or white beans, and kale in a flavorful tomato-herb broth. This Tuscan-inspired comfort food is perfect for chilly days and makes great leftovers.
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Ingredients
1 - 2 Tbsp Neutral Oil such as avocado oil 0.5 large White Or Yellow Onion diced 0.5 tsp Sea Salt And Black Pepper DIVIDED plus more to taste 0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flake omit for less heat 1 lb Ground Beef Or Bison 3 Tbsp Tomato Paste plus more to taste 15 oz Diced Tomatoes with salt, add with juices 1 quart Chicken Broth or sub beef / sub vegetable broth if vegan / 1 quart = 4 cups 1 Tbsp Dried Basil or sub fresh to taste 1 Tbsp Dried Oregano or sub fresh to taste 15 oz White Beans Or Lentils slightly drained (double amount if making vegan) 4 cups Kale or other sturdy green, chopped
Equipment
Instructions
1
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add oil. Let heat 30 seconds. Then add onion and a healthy pinch each salt and pepper and sauté until soft and translucent (~ 4 minutes), stirring frequently. Then add garlic and red pepper flake and sauté 1 minute more.
2
Add beef or bison and use spoon to break into small pieces. Then season with another healthy pinch each salt and pepper. Stir and cook until meat is browned (~4-5 minutes).
3
Add tomato paste and stir to combine. Then add diced tomatoes (with their juices), broth, dried basil, and dried oregano and stir. Add (drained) beans or lentils (both from canned*), season with another pinch salt and pepper, and stir.
4
Once simmering, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Then taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more red pepper flake for heat, tomato paste for tomato flavor / depth of flavor, salt and pepper to taste, or dried herbs to taste.
5
Add kale and one final pinch each salt and pepper, then stir. Cover and cook for a few minutes more, or until kale is wilted and green.
6
Serve hot as is, or garnish with fresh minced parsley, vegan parmesan cheese, and red pepper flake (all optional).
7
Store cooled leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days, or in the freezer up to 1 month. Thaw from frozen before reheating. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop in a saucepan or pot over medium heat (covered) until warmed through. Add more broth or water as needed to thin.
dinnersoupmeal prepmain courseone potfreezer friendlyfamily friendlystovetop
High in protein and fiber, with moderate fat content.
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g |
| Total Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 33 mg |
| Sodium | 500 mg |
| Sugars | 3 g |
*per serving
Gluten FreeNut FreePeanut FreeSesame FreeEgg FreeSoy FreeShellfish FreeHigh ProteinHigh FibreNutritious This information is AI-estimated. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.