Tuscan Red Lentil and Brown Rice Soup
Tuscan Red Lentil and Brown Rice Soup is cozy and full-bodied, with tender lentils and nutty brown rice simmered in herbed tomato broth. Balsamic adds a gentle tang while marjoram and Italian seasoning round out the aroma for a balanced, comforting bowl. Serve on cool evenings or for a nourishing weeknight dinner with crusty bread.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tuscan Red Lentil and Brown Rice Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and the garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the broth, diced tomatoes, red lentils, brown rice, Italian seasoning, celery flakes, white pepper, and marjoram. Bring the soup to a boil; lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the lentils break down and the rice is tender, about 55 minutes.
- 2
Stir the balsamic vinegar into the soup just before serving.
- Calories 430.43 kcal High 22%
- Protein 14.15 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 71.49 g 26%
- Total Fat 10.14 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.74 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.27 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 961.72 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 13.68 g Good Source 49%
- Total Sugars 6.55 g --
- Added Sugars 1.16 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 182.8 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 4.01 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 643.43 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 344.05 mcg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin C 34.58 mg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tuscan Red Lentil and Brown Rice Soup is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Brown Rice, Celery Flakes, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 430.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tuscan Red Lentil and Brown Rice Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Brown Rice, Celery Flakes, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tuscan Red Lentil and Brown Rice Soup?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 430.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tuscan Red Lentil and Brown Rice Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Tuscan Red Lentil and Brown Rice Soup healthy?
- Tuscan Red Lentil and Brown Rice Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 430.43 calories and 14.15 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 961.72 mg (42% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.74 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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