Description
Authentic Zuppa di Lenticchie con Spinaci is a hearty Italian lentil and spinach soup, perfect for a cozy 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 add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
- Add the minced garlic and optional chili to the pot, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the lentils and cubed potatoes, if using. Pour in the broth or water and add salt and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Add the spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled feta or primo sale cheese if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize this soup with your favorite vegetables or add more spices for extra flavor!
- 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 Lentil Soup, Lentil and Spinach Soup, Authentic Italian Recipe