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Lenticchie in Umido (Italian Lentil Stew)

Servings 2
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Overnight soaking 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g dry lentils I used green lentils/ puy lentils
  • 200 g tomato @muttiuk
  • 0.5 l vegetable stock
  • 1 small carrot
  • 1 stick celery
  • 1/2 yellow onion
  • salt and pepper

Herbs

  • bay leaves
  • rosemary
  • thyme

Instructions
 

  • Add the lentils to a bowl and cover them with water. Soak overnight.
  • The day after rinse and drain.
  • Chop the vegetables into small cubes of the same size.
  • In a pan add a drizzle of oil and cook the vegetables and onions become translucent.
  • Add the tomato sauce and let it reduce down.
  • Pour the drained lentils, aromatics and stock, mix and let it simmer for ~15-20 mins until the lentils reach the desired consistency (I kept the lid on for the first 10 mins of cooking).
  • Serve with a drizzle of oil and a toasted garlic sourdough bread.

Video

Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: glutenfree, lentils, soup, stew, vegan, winter