Easy Ratatouille Lentil Soup Recipe

This easy ratatouille lentil soup is a perfect way to get more vegetables in your diet. This soup is vegetarian and vegan. It also makes great leftovers for packed lunches and is freezable for later use.

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Ratatouille Lentil Soup Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 eggplant
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 zucchini, sliced and quartered
• 1 summer squash, sliced and quartered
• 1 medium onion, roasted or diced
• Roasted peppers, canned or fresh
• 3 garlic cloves, minced or grated
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 quarts vegetable broth
• 1- 14.5 ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup uncooked dried lentils
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Ratatouille Lentil Soup Directions:

Roast the onions and peppers. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the peppers and onions on parchment paper lined sheet pan. Roast for 10 minutes, flip, then roast for another 10 minutes. Cool, then peel the peppers. Dice the roasted peppers and onions. Alternatively, you can use canned roasted peppers.

Slice the eggplant and salt the slices on both sides. Allow the salted eggplant to sit for 15 minutes. This will draw out the bitter flavor. Rinse the eggplant and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.

In a large stockpot, sauté the eggplant until just starting to soften. (If you are using canned roasted peppers add diced onion instead of roasted onion now).

Add the zucchini and summer squash, add additional oil if needed to prevent sticking. Sauté until slightly softened.

Now add the in the crushed tomatoes, roasted peppers and onions. Season with garlic, basil, and oregano. Mix well.

Use a mesh strainer to rinse the lentils.

Mix in the broth and lentils. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally until lentils are tender, approximately 40 minutes.

Lastly, add the vinegar and fresh ground pepper.

Serve with crackers or fresh bread.

Can you reheat Ratatouille soup?

You sure can! Ratatouille soup makes great leftovers for packed lunches. I like to pack it in a Mug Pop in, find it here.

This mug is perfect for packing soup and other leftovers for lunch. The BPA free lid is vented, so it keeps the microwave clean!

Can you freeze soup?

Yes! You can freeze soup. Just make sure you cool it to room temperature or refrigerate it first. Then put it in a freezer safe container. Warm it up on another busy night!

Can you use chicken stock instaed?

You sure can use chicken stock. If you do, this recipe will no longer be vegetarian or vegan.

More Great Soup Recipes

• Chicken and Orzo Soup
• Cream of Broccoli Soup
• Pumpkin Apple Soup
• Turkey or Chicken Enchilada Soup
• Zuppa Toscana
• Easy Chili

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