Savoy Cabbage Soup with Lentils
Savoy Cabbage Soup with Lentils is another “cucina povera” recipe. It brings back memories of cooking in the kitchen with nonna Emilia. It is a hearty soup that makes meal time healthy and comforting. I like to eat it with homemade bread, but you can add cooked rice or pasta to it.There are many health benefits to this cabbage: https://www.healwithfood.org/health-benefits/savoy-cabbage-soup.php
Savoy cabbage has a milder flavour and I like it better in soup. It is also sweeter and breaks up easily. Sometime I toast bread and break it up over the soup to sop up the liquid. Anyway you like it, this soup is easy to adjust to your family’s taste and needs.
I added some smoked bacon to this for another layer of flavour, but this is optional. If you like you can add cooked chicken at the end. There is some protein in lentils, but not enough. Adding your favourite meat to this dish is also easy. My nonno Salvatore liked pork.
The bacon and onions hang out in the pan.
Wash and slice the cabbage.
Finely slice 2 cloves of garlic.
Look at those brown bits that will flavour this soup.
The bacon hides between the cabbage leaves.
The tomatoes add some colour.
These lentils stand up to the soup.
the soup comes together in the pot.
Use a little butter or olive oil on the bread. I love this Heritage The Rock reversible Grill . I bought it at Canadian Tire and it is the best investment you will make. It cleans easily and no mess. I use it for chicken, fish, beef and it goes directly into the oven.
Ready to eat.
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Savoy Cabbage Soup With Lentils
Savoy Cabbage Soup with Lentils let you eat soup your way!!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 slices thick bacon or pancetta diced ( optional)
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 small savoy cabbage washed and shredded
- 1 can 540 ml Italian tomatoes
- 1/2 cup white wine optional
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can 530 ml lentils
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- grilled sliced bread for garnish
- olive oil for garnish
Instructions
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In a large pot add the olive oil, bacon and onions.
Brown and then add wine to pick up all the brown bits.
Add cabbage and Italian seasoning to the pot and stir.
Cover with the broth and cook on medium/ low for one hour with lid on.
Stir occasionally.
Add lentils, dried basil and oregano. Cook for another 30 minutes.
Add the salt and pepper. Stir and cook for a few minutes.
Grill the bread and cut into rectangles.
Garnish with grilled bread and olive oil.
Recipe Notes
This soup freezes nicely. Add some pasta or rice to turn it into a heartier meal.
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