Ratatouille Lentil Soup

Bring the flavors of the French countryside home with this vegetable-filled lentil soup.

251 Calories

14g Carbohydrates

5g Protein

364mg Potassium

1g Fiber

2g Sugar

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more as needed and for garnish
1 eggplant (unpeeled), cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons (about 3 cups)
1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 garlic cloves)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons tomato paste
8 cups lower-sodium vegetable broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup uncooked French green lentils, rinsed
1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar