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Serves 4-6

Prep time 45mins.

Cooking time 40 mins.

Mamma Lucia's Zuppa Di Lenticchie

Delicious Italian family recipe reprinted with permission from Mamma Lucia's wonderful family.

Ingredients

Amount Convert	Ingredient
500g	McKenzie's Whole Green Lentils
1 tablespooon	extra virgin oil
1	onion chopped
1 clove	garlic crushed
2 stalks	fresh parsley
2 1/2 litres	water
2 sticks	celery
1 large	tomato diced
1	carrot grated
2 medium	potatoes grated
To taste	McKenzie's Australian Natural Sea Salt
To taste	McKenzie's Ground Black Pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place McKenzie's Whole Green Lentils in a large bowl and fill with water, tossing lentils several times. Drain water and repeat.

Step 2

In a large saucepan heat oil and add the chopped onion, garlic, parsley. Cook over low heat until onion is soft and golden.

Step 3

Add McKenzie's Whole Green Lentils and water. Stir, add celery, diced tomato. Add grated carrot and potato. Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and stir with a wooden spoon.

Step 4

Cook on a low heat for approximately 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Season to taste McKenzie's Australian Natural Sea Salt and McKenzie's Ground Black Pepper. Serve with crusty Italian bread.

Step 5

Tip: You can also add cooked white rice to this dish.

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