Minestra Di Esau (Lentil Soup W. Meatballs) Recipe

Name: Minestra Di Esau (Lentil Soup W. Meatballs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups about 1 pound dried lentils; 2 onions, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery, chopped; 1 cup tomato puree or 1 cup tomato sauce; ⅓ cup chopped Italian parsley; 4 cups water; 1 lb ground beef; salt and pepper; 5 tablespoons rendered chicken fat or 5 tablespoons margarine

Servings: persons

2 cups about 1 pound dried lentils
2 onions, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery, chopped
1 cup tomato puree or 1 cup tomato sauce
⅓ cup chopped Italian parsley
4 cups water
1 lb ground beef
salt and pepper
5 tablespoons rendered chicken fat or 5 tablespoons margarine

1
Place the lentils in a bowl with water to cover and let soak for a few hours.
2
Drain and place in a saucepan with the onions, carrots, celery, tomato puree, parsley, and enough water to cover by about 2 inches.
3
This may be more or less than 4 cups.
4
Use your best judgement.
5
Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat.
6
Simmer until the lentils are tender; about 15 or 20 minutes.
7
Meanwhile season the meat with salt and pepper and form into marble sized meatballs.
8
Melt the fat in a pan and brown the balls on all sides.
9
Add the meatballs and the fat from the pan to the soup and simmer until cooked through.
10
Season to taste and serve in heated bowls.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups about 1 pound dried lentils, 2 onions, chopped, 2 carrots, chopped, 2 celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Minestra Di Esau (Lentil Soup W. Meatballs) 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.

Minestra Di Esau (Lentil Soup W. Meatballs)

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