Spelt and Lentil Soup

Name: Spelt and Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Dried lentils 1 ¼ cup; Spelt 1.7 cups; White onions small 1; Carrots 1; Celery stem 1; Tomato paste 1 spoonful; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Salt to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Black pepper to taste

Lactose Free
Vegetarian

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Serving: 4 persone
Cost: Very low
Note + soaking time for the lentils (120 minutes)

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Diletta Secco

Spelt and lentil soup is a rustic and genuine first course, perfect for bringing the warmth and flavors of tradition to the table. The hearty texture of spelt perfectly complements the creaminess of lentils, creating a balance of flavors that captivates at the first taste. Preparing this soup is simple and requires only a few steps, but the result is a rich and substantial dish, ideal for those seeking a healthy and nutritious comfort food. Served hot with a drizzle of raw olive oil, this soup becomes a true embrace of flavors, perfect for colder days.

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INGREDIENTS

Dried lentils 1 ¼ cup (250 g)

Spelt 1.7 cups (250 g)

White onions 1 - small

Carrots 1

Celery 1 - stem

Tomato paste 1 spoonful

Extra virgin olive oil to taste

Salt to taste

To complete: Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Black pepper to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Spelt and Lentil Soup

To prepare the spelt and lentil soup, first soak the lentils in cold water 1 for 2 hours. Drain them, place in a pot with salted cold water 2, and cook for 30 minutes. Drain again and set aside both the lentils and the cooking water. Finely chop the onion 3.

Do the same for the celery 4 and the carrot 5. In the same pot where you cooked the lentils, pour in the oil 6.

Add onion 7, carrot 8, and celery 9. Sauté for a few minutes.

Add the tomato paste 10 and the lentils 11. Cover with the lentil cooking water 12.

Adjust the salt 13. Add the spelt 14 and cook for 30 minutes 15. If needed, pour in more lentil cooking water.

Plate up and finish with a drizzle of oil 16 and a sprinkle of pepper 17. The spelt and lentil soup is ready to be enjoyed 18.

Storage

The spelt and lentil soup can be stored in the refrigerator, in a closed container, for 2-3 days.

Tip

If you want a bolder touch, you can add spices like cumin or smoked paprika, which will enrich the dish with aromatic and slightly spicy notes. For an even heartier version, try enriching it with crispy bacon bits or crumbled sausage.

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Spelt and Lentil Soup

PRESENTATION

INGREDIENTS

How to prepare Spelt and Lentil Soup

Storage

Tip

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