Lentil Soup
This healthy, cozy, and warm lentil soup features the rich flavors of Ciao Authentica Tomatoes, making it the perfect dish to enjoy at home.
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil, celery, carrots, onion, and garlic. Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until translucent.
- Add in the lentils and thyme and mix to combine.
- Next, add in the Ciao Authentica Crushed Tomatoes, the stock of your choice, salt, and the rind of Parmigiano Reggiano. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 35-45 minutes or until cooked.
- Serve with a generous amount of grated cheese and a drizzle of Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Products Used In The Recipe
About the Chef
Meet Michele Loffreno
Michele Loffreno owner of Food Is Good F.I.G. Food Styling has served on the line at various restaurants throughout New York City and Italy. Desired to remain creative, Michele pursued the TV industry by becoming a Food Stylist on ABC's Emmy-Award-Winning show The Chew and Food Network’s Chopped. More recently, she was the culinary lead Food Stylist at THP, one of the world’s leading content and social media service providers for brand managers and marketers. As well as Brand Ambassador and Chef for Middleby Residential representing their luxury brand portfolio which includes Viking Range, AGA, La Cornue and Lynx in NYC.
Currently, Michele works as a Chef, Culinary Producer and Food Stylist for some of the most established food brands and television companies in the industry.
