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soups from Italy - Puglia
Stewed lentils
Stewed lentils
ready in
2 hours
difficulty
daily requirement
100% Fat
100% Protein
100% Carbohydrates
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description
A simple, tasty, warm and enveloping dish based on legumes!
preparation
step 1
To prepare the stewed lentils, soak the lentils in soaking them with cold water and a teaspoon of baking soda (if you want to soften them in less time). So soak them for a whole night.
step 2
The next morning rinse the lentils in cold water to remove all the anti-nutritional elements contained in the seeds (phytates), then drain them.
step 3
Prepare a mixture with celery, carrot and onion and let it rise with the extra virgin olive oil.
step 4
Add the drained lentils, cover with the broth (alternatively you can only use water), a pinch of salt and the bay leaves.
step 5
Bring gently to a boil, cover with a lid and cook on a low heat for about 2 hours, or until the lentils are well cooked and tender (but not overdone); if necessary add more water if the soup gets too dry.
step 6
Before serving, remove the bay leaves and serve hot!