1 Pot Tuscan Style Beef Lentil Soup

I recently got an intense craving for a meaty, tomatoey soup with lentils and greens and had to have it. This was the (incredibly delicious) result. We hope you love it as much as we do. It’s been on repeat in our kitchen for the last several months! Let us show you how easily it comes together. This 1-pot soup starts with sautéing onion and garlic. Red pepper flake adds a little heat, which is optional but recommended. Next comes the meat. We’ve tested this recipe with lean ground beef, bison, and even some nice quality pork sausage, and all worked well. Our favorites, however, are beef and bison (vegan options below, too). Next comes tomato paste for rich tomato flavor, then diced tomatoes and broth. We opted to add both dried basil and oregano for plenty of Italian-inspired notes. Lastly, lentils and kale are stirred in for some added plant protein and fiber.

How to Modify

The recipe is written to include beef or bison. However, if vegan or vegetarian, feel free to omit the meat and double up on lentils or beans of choice. In addition to lentils, we also tested this soup with white beans and thoroughly enjoyed it! Other kinds of lentils (such as red lentils) would also work well. We opted for kale, but could also see other sturdy greens, such as collard greens, working well.

We hope you LOVE this soup! It’s:

Hearty Flavorful Quick & easy to make Comforting Customizable & Seriously delicious

This would make the perfect quick, hearty weeknight meal. Top with our go-to Cashew Parmesan for the ultimate cozy dish! This recipe is also ideal for meal prep as it reheats beautifully throughout the week and freezes well!