Giada De Laurentiis Makes Lentil Soup | Everyday Italian

Giada's hearty lentil soup is perfect for a cozy winter night. Subscribe ► http://foodtv.com/YouTube Get the recipe ► https://foodtv.com/37UMubt Italians are masters at transforming simple, everyday ingredients into dishes that are quick, healthy and satisfying. In Everyday Italian, Chef Giada De Laurentiis shares updated versions of the homey recipes she grew up with in her Italian family. She'll show you easy dishes that are perfect for every occasion: a weeknight meal, entertaining a crowd or a cozy dinner for two. Buon appetito! Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Lentil Soup RECIPE COURTESY OF GIADA DE LAURENTIIS Level: Easy Total: 1 hr 10 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 1 hr Yield: 6 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 pound lentils (approximately 1 1/4 cups) 11 cups low-salt chicken broth 4 to 6 fresh thyme sprigs 2/3 cup dried elbow pasta 1 cup shredded Parmesan Directions Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and saute until all the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices. Simmer until the juices evaporate a little and the tomatoes break down, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add the lentils and mix to coat. Add the broth and stir. Add the thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer over low heat until the lentils are almost tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in the pasta. Simmer until the pasta is tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle with the Parmesan, drizzle with olive oil, and serve. https://www.instagram.com/giadadelaurentiis https://www.facebook.com/giada/ https://twitter.com/GDeLaurentiis Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. ► FOOD NETWORK KITCHEN APP: http://foodtv.com/FNKApp ► WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ► FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork #EverydayItalian #GiadaDeLaurentiis #FoodNetwork #LentilSoup Giada De Laurentiis Makes Lentil Soup | Everyday Italian | Food Network https://youtu.be/B9F3e9gx9wk