Grandmother Salvucci's Lentil Soup

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Grandmother Salvucci's Lentil Soup

 

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup chopped onions

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 cups green or brown lentils -- rinsed

8 cups water or stock

1 cup diced potatoes

1 cup chopped tomatoes

1 tablespoon fresh thyme -- or 1 teaspoon dried

1 cup fresh spinach -- roughly chopped

salt and fresly ground black pepper -- to taste

shaved Parmesan cheese -- garnish

 

Serves 6 to 8

 

Just a Taste wine and tapas bar in Ithaca, N.Y., is blessed with the cooking of

chef David Salvucci. Once, after a day of nasty winter adventures in Boston, he

returned home to find this comforting and delicious soup waiting for him

courtesy of his grandmother. He's never forgotten it.

 

In a soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. When hot, add the onions and

garlic and saute until the onions are translucent. Stir in the lentils and the

water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer gently 30 minutes.

 

Stir in the diced potatoes and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and thyme

and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach and simmer 1 minute. Season with salt

and pepper. Serve topped with the Parmesan cheese.

 

Source:

" The Bean Harvest Cookbook, Ashley Miller "

Copyright:

" 1997 Ashley Miller "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 60 Calories; 2g Fat (34.9% calories from

fat); 1g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 9mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.

 

 

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