The tasty, simple and rich in nutrients recipe is what we all need when our body is craving for something healthy. And what better alternative than a healthy soup. Because a soup contains all the rich nutrients and nourishing benefits. Our body craves for things like this.
Four days when you just cannot stop but crave soup. This Italian soup recipe will fulfil your needs. This is a lentil soap which people really like. It has another name which goes by zuppa di lenticchie. It is a simple soup recipe. This recipe does not require any complex ingredients.
Typically based in the Italian region. This recipe is different from family to family, but the basics of the recipe is the same around all the family.
Along with the basic vegetables such as onion, garlic, carrot, celery you can always add cheese, parsley, Parmesan, tomatoes, and Italian herbs along with spices of your liking.
If you already know any version other than this recipe. Then you can share them with us. But our version is better than any other out there and completely simple.
Let’s take a look at the recipe
Ingredients
● Onion
● Carrot
● Celery
● Garlic
● Olive oil
● Salt
● Pepper
● Red pepper
● Fennel seeds
● Brown or green lentils
Method
● Firstly, chop onion, garlic, carrot, and celery in a really fine form.
● Take a pan, put some oil in it andSauté these ingredients in olive oil.
● No, add fennel seeds.
● Add the soaked lentils
● Put some water in it or you can add vegetable or bone broth.
● Let it cook on the heat for sometime. Check until lentils are soft and tender.
● Adjust the spices according to your taste.
● Your soup is ready. You can keep the consistency according to your liking.
Key points
We need to saute certain vegetables in the lentils. You can use any vegetables of your liking. Such as bell pepper, tomatoes and many more.
Some people use red lentils for the Italian soup recipe. But we like to stick with lentils that can stay crunchy yet tender and soft. The red lentils can become soft and mashed in an instant. The light crunch that remains in the soup is not possible if you use red lentils.
The reason for using fennel seeds instead of celery is pretty simple. The secret lies in the taste. It provides a sweet and liquorice kind of flavour to your soup. Which tastes refreshing.
Now the liquid fart is also a tricky one. You can always add simple water. But for extra taste and nourishment people love to add brought. Those who are vegan can skip this and add simple water or vegetable broth. But the broth gives an extra heavy taste to the lentil.