Lentil And Pancetta Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil And Pancetta Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked wheat berries; 7 cups water; 1 cup dried lentils; 3/4 cup chopped pancetta (about 3 ounces); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 3/4 cup diced carrot; 1/2 cup diced celery; 4 cups coarsely chopped swiss chard; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked wheat berries
7 cups water
1 cup dried lentils
3/4 cup chopped pancetta (about 3 ounces)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced celery
4 cups coarsely chopped swiss chard
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

1
Add wheat berries to a large saucepan; cover with water--2 inches above berries.
2
Bring to a boil; remove pan from heat.
3
Cover and let stand 1 hour.
4
Drain well; return wheat berries to pan.
5
Cover again with water--2 inches above berries.
6
Bring to a boil; lower heat and cook, partially covered, over medium-low heat for 45 minutes or until tender; drain and set aside.
7
In a large pan, add 7 cups water and lentils; bring to a boil; partially cover pan, lower heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
8
Add in pancetta, simmer 10 minutes or until lentils are tender.
9
Drain lentil mixture over a bowl and reserve cooking liquid.
10
Heat oil in a big Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
11
Add in onion, carrot, and celery; stir/saute for 8 minutes.
12
Add in Swiss chard; stir/saute for 5 minutes.
13
Add in reserved cooking liquid, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
14
Stir in wheat berries and lentil mixture; cook 1 minute or until well heated.

125

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup uncooked wheat berries, 7 cups water, 1 cup dried lentils, 3/4 cup chopped pancetta (about 3 ounces), and more.

Yes, Lentil And Pancetta Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lentil And Pancetta Soup

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