Zuppa di Lenticchie e Conchigliette -- Lentil and Shell Pasta Soup Recipe

Name: Zuppa di Lenticchie e Conchigliette -- Lentil and Shell Pasta Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils (about 1 pound); 4 tbsp. olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 md. onions, chopped fine; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup prosciutto, diced; 1/4 cup Genoa salami, diced; 5 to 6 cups water; 2 to 3 cups chicken broth; boullion; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 lb. conchigliette pasta (small shells), uncooked

Servings: persons

1 cup dried lentils (about 1 pound)
4 tbsp. olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 md. onions, chopped fine
2 bay leaves
1 cup prosciutto, diced
1/4 cup Genoa salami, diced
5 to 6 cups water
2 to 3 cups chicken broth
boullion
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lb. conchigliette pasta (small shells), uncooked

1
Wash and sort the lentils, discarding any bad ones.
2
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
3
Saute the garlic, onion and bay leaf in the oil.
4
Stir in the prosciutto and salami.
5
Cook, uncovered, over medium heat 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently.
6
Stir in the lentils and the remaining ingredients, except the pasta.
7
Do not add all the water.
8
Reserve about 1 to 1-1/2 cups of the water until you are sure of the consistency of the mixture.
9
It should be thick, but not pasty, yet not as thin as a normal soup.
10
As the lentils cook the soup will thicken.
11
Guage your liquid appropriately.
12
You can always add more water, but it is difficult to take it back out!
13
Cook, by simmering, covered, all the ingredients together, except the pasta for about 1-1/4 hours.
14
Stir the mixture quite frequently.
15
Add the pasta and cook for about 10-15 minutes more.
16
Serve sprinkled with plenty of parmesan cheese.

716

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried lentils (about 1 pound), 4 tbsp. olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 2 md. onions, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Zuppa di Lenticchie e Conchigliette -- Lentil and Shell Pasta Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Zuppa di Lenticchie e Conchigliette -- Lentil and Shell Pasta Soup

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions