Description
Authentic Zuppa di Lenticchie con Spinaci is a hearty Italian lentil and spinach soup that combines wholesome ingredients for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried lentils green or brown preferred
- 1 onion diced
- 1 carrot diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 small chili optional
- 1–2 large potatoes cubed optional
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth or water
- 4 cups fresh spinach or 1 cup frozen spinach
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or primo sale cheese optional
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until softened.
- If using, add the chili and potatoes and cook for a few more minutes.
- Stir in the lentils and add the broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with crumbled feta or primo sale cheese if desired.
Notes
For an extra kick, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 16 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Zuppa di Lenticchie, Italian soup, lentil soup, spinach soup, authentic Italian recipe