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blue handled pot with lentil soup and two spoons

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My Grandmother’s Sicilian Lentil Soup

Recipe by Family Tree Foodie

This Sicilian lentil soup, inspired by my grandmother, is simple, comforting, and full of heart. Fresh herbs, parmesan, and a dollop of pesto brighten the rustic lentils, turning every bowl into cozy, timeless comfort.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup onion – diced
  • 2 carrots – diced
  • 1 celery stalk – diced
  • 1 TBSP good quality olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1.5 cups green or brown lentils (rinsed)
  • 6.5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 bunch of herbs (Rosemary, Thyme)
  • 1 TBSP tomato paste
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup of fresh spinach or kale (roughly chopped)
  • Fresh chopped parsley or basil and pesto for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a pan on medium heat cook diced onion, carrots and celery stalk in olive oil.
  2. Add 1 tsp of salt after a minute and cook vegetables for another 2 minutes
  3. Add minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for about 30–60 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant and the tomato paste darkens slightly in color.
  4. Add white wine to cooked vegetables and cook for another minute
  5. Add 1.5 cups of lentils, herb bouquet and chicken broth/stock and let simmer for about 45 minutes. Add more broth as needed to preference.
  6. Remove herbs and discard.
  7. Add fresh spinach and cook for another minute until it is wilted.

Garnish with a dollop of homemade or good quality pesto, chopped parsley or basil and plenty of freshly ground parmesan cheese.

Find it online: https://familytreefoodie.com/sicilian-lentil-soup/

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