
Chard and Lentil Soup
Chard and lentil soup is a classic dish of Italian cuisine, particularly popular in the Tuscany region. The combination of chard and lentils creates a dish rich in flavors and nutrients, perfect for the colder months of the year. The chard is cooked together with lentils and rice in a tasty tomato purée enriched with onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. The soup is then finished with a sprinkle of grated cheese and a drizzle of olive oil. A healthy, hearty, and delicious dish, ideal for a family lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- Chard
350g350g - Lentils
150g150g - Rice
100g100g - Tomato puréeas needed
- Onion
11 - Carrot
11 - Celery
1stalk1stalk - Garlic
1clove1clove - Broth
150cl150cl - Grated cheeseas needed
- Olive oilas needed
- Saltas needed
- Pepperas needed
Purchasable products
Italian Green Lentils 500g
1 product1 product £ 4.44Classic Carnaroli Rice 1kg
1 product1 product £ 9.57Red Onion Food Powder 30g
1 product1 product £ 13.05Fermented Black Garlic 3-4 bulbs 100g
1 product1 product £ 12.96Bontà di Brodo vegetable concentrated broth 100g
1 product1 product £ 3.22Primo Dop Monti Iblei Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml
1 product1 product £ 19.23
Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 9
Soak the lentils for a few hours, discard any that float, and rinse them
- STEP 2 OF 9
Clean the chard, wash it, and chop it coarsely
- STEP 3 OF 9
In a pot, heat three tablespoons of oil and sauté the finely chopped onion, garlic, celery, and carrot
- STEP 4 OF 9
Add the chard, stir, and after a few minutes, add the drained lentils and two tablespoons of tomato purée
- STEP 5 OF 9
Stir to blend the flavors
- STEP 6 OF 9
Pour in the hot broth and when it boils, add the rice
- STEP 7 OF 9
Cook for fifteen minutes
- STEP 8 OF 9
Adjust the salt and pepper moderately
- STEP 9 OF 9
Transfer to a soup tureen and serve the hot soup with grated cheese on the side and a drizzle of olive oil
Suggestions
Pot
Pan
General Information
Origin
Italia, Toscana
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
Energy (kcal) | 36.53 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 5.64 |
of which Sugars (g) | 1.3 |
Fat (g) | 0.29 |
of which Saturates (g) | 0.05 |
Protein (g) | 2.47 |
Fiber (g) | 1.47 |
Sale (g) | 0.16 |
- Proteins2.47g·25%
- Carbohydrates5.64g·57%
- Fats0.29g·3%
- Fibers1.47g·15%