1-Pot Tuscan-Style Beef & Lentil Soup

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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Nutrition

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.


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1-Pot Tuscan-Style Beef & Lentil Soup

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6

servings

0

per serve

0

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Ingredients
SOUP
Neutral Oil
1 - 2 Tbsp Neutral Oil such as avocado oil
White Or Yellow Onion
0.5 large White Or Yellow Onion diced
Sea Salt And Black Pepper
0.5 tsp Sea Salt And Black Pepper DIVIDED plus more to taste
Garlic
6 cloves Garlic minced
Red Pepper Flake
0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flake omit for less heat
Ground Beef Or Bison
1 lb Ground Beef Or Bison
Tomato Paste
3 Tbsp Tomato Paste plus more to taste
Diced Tomatoes
15 oz Diced Tomatoes with salt, add with juices
Chicken Broth
1 quart Chicken Broth or sub beef / sub vegetable broth if vegan / 1 quart = 4 cups
Dried Basil
1 Tbsp Dried Basil or sub fresh to taste
Dried Oregano
1 Tbsp Dried Oregano or sub fresh to taste
White Beans Or Lentils
15 oz White Beans Or Lentils slightly drained (double amount if making vegan)
Kale
4 cups Kale or other sturdy green, chopped
FOR SERVING Optional
Freshly Minced Parsley
Freshly Minced Parsley
Vegan Parmesan Cheese
Vegan Parmesan Cheese
Red Pepper Flake
Red Pepper Flake

Equipment
Microwave

Microwave

Large pot

Large pot

Saucepan

Saucepan


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.
1-Pot Tuscan-Style Beef & Lentil Soup

1-Pot Tuscan-Style Beef & Lentil Soup

Minimalist Baker (Minimalist Baker)

6

servings

0

per serve

0

minutes

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.

italian
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Ingredients
SOUP
Neutral Oil
1 - 2 Tbsp Neutral Oil such as avocado oil
White Or Yellow Onion
0.5 large White Or Yellow Onion diced
Sea Salt And Black Pepper
0.5 tsp Sea Salt And Black Pepper DIVIDED plus more to taste
Garlic
6 cloves Garlic minced
Red Pepper Flake
0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flake omit for less heat
Ground Beef Or Bison
1 lb Ground Beef Or Bison
Tomato Paste
3 Tbsp Tomato Paste plus more to taste
Diced Tomatoes
15 oz Diced Tomatoes with salt, add with juices
Chicken Broth
1 quart Chicken Broth or sub beef / sub vegetable broth if vegan / 1 quart = 4 cups
Dried Basil
1 Tbsp Dried Basil or sub fresh to taste
Dried Oregano
1 Tbsp Dried Oregano or sub fresh to taste
White Beans Or Lentils
15 oz White Beans Or Lentils slightly drained (double amount if making vegan)
Kale
4 cups Kale or other sturdy green, chopped
FOR SERVING Optional
Freshly Minced Parsley
Freshly Minced Parsley
Vegan Parmesan Cheese
Vegan Parmesan Cheese
Red Pepper Flake
Red Pepper Flake

Equipment
Microwave

Microwave

Large pot

Large pot

Saucepan

Saucepan


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.

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Nutrition

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.