Description
Zuppa di Lenticchie is a hearty Italian lentil and vegetable soup that was born out of cucina povera cooking.
Ingredients
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- 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Diced Pancetta
- 1 cup Finely Chopped Carrots
- 1 cup Finely Chopped Onions
- 1 cup Finely Chopped Celery
- 2 Large Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 1 cup Diced Tomatoes (See Notes Above)
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 5 cups Of Chicken Broth
- 1 1/2 cup Dried Lentils
- 1/4 cup Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat.
- Add the pancetta and cook for 3 or 4 minutes until no longer pink.
- Add the onions, carrot, celery, and garlic to the pot and cook 5 minutes stirring often.
- Add the tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper, and oregano and bring to a boil.
- Add the lentils, reduce the heat to low, and then cook until the lentils are tender about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh parsley and serve with garnish of choice.
Notes
Serve with rustic Italian bread and a side salad for a full meal.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian