Ricette

Legume soup with caponata

Legume soup is a dish that can be prepared as a single dish for lunch or dinner, served with tasty caponatine, seasoned with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of oil. Perfect for warming up these last evenings of the winter season!

Here are the ingredients for making a tasty legume soup:

  • 1 carrot
  • 2 small potatoes
  • Onion
  • Pre-soaked dried beans (50 g)
  • Lentils (50 g)
  • Peas (50 g)
  • Water or vegetable broth (1 l)
  • EVO oil (2 tablespoons)
  • Garlic (1 clove)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Naturally, the quantities of legumes can be varied as desired, always being careful to maintain a certain proportion to maintain the right balance between the flavors of all the foods, especially legumes.

Preparation:

Wash the vegetables and cut them into 1-centimeter cubes, slice the onion, and boil the beans and lentils. Sauté a little oil in a pan, then add the vegetables and a ladle of broth. Add the legumes and continue cooking for about an hour over low heat, covered.

Season with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of oil, and serve on a plate with the caponata. Enjoy!