Nonna’s Lentil Soup

40m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2Add cubed carrots, celery, and onion; sauté until softened.
  3. 3Stir in lentils, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and tomato passata; mix well.
  4. 4Pour in water, stir, and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5Add broken spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6Serve hot, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.

Ingredients

  • 1 olive oil
  • 3 cubed carrot
  • 3 stalks, cubed celery
  • 0.5 cubed onion
  • 300 g dried green lentils
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 2 fresh bay leaves
  • 3 tbsp tomato passata
  • 6 cups water
  • 8 oz broken spaghetti

Equipment

large potwooden spooncolander