Letil Soup

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Italian Good Luck Lentil SoupAdapted from The Italian American Cookbook, by ni and Galina ni (Harvard Common Press, 2000). Simple SolutionLentils represent good luck in Italy and are traditionally eaten on New Year’s Day, perhaps because they look like little coins, or because they are so abundant. Economical and hearty, this rich soup may help to usher in a prosperous, healthy, and fortunate New Year. INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup olive oil2 large yellow onions, chopped1 celery stalk, chopped1 carrot, diced3 garlic cloves, chopped2 bay leaves1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley1/4 cup tomato paste1 pound dried lentilsFew drops smoke flavoring, optionalSea Salt, Freshly ground black pepper, or sub habs or cayenne..Freshly-grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for serving, optional 1. In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over

medium-low heat. Add onions, celery, carrot, and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. 2. Add bay leaves, parsley, tomato paste, lentils, and smoke flavoring, if using, to the pot. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add 2 1/2 quarts water, stir well, and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 1 hour. 3. Remove bay leaves and adjust the seasonings if needed. If the soup is too thick, stir in more water. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and some Parmigiano-Reggiano. Serves 6. I would add the veggies towards the end Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ http://360./suziesgoats __________________________________________________