Lentil-and-Pancetta Soup
You can never have too many soup recipes, so give Lentil-and-Pancetta Soup a try. This recipe serves 9. One portion of this dish contains approximately 10g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 213 calories. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up pepper, carrot, onion, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.
Instructions
Place wheat berries in a large saucepan; cover with water to 2 inches above wheat berries. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Cover; let stand 1 hour.
Drain well; return wheat berries to pan.
Cover with water to 2 inches above wheat berries. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and cook over medium-low heat, partially covered, 45 minutes or until tender.
Combine 7 cups water and lentils in pan. Bring to a boil; partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
Add pancetta, and simmer 10 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Drain the lentil mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving cooking liquid.
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add onion, carrot, and celery; saut 8 minutes.
Add Swiss chard, and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add reserved cooking liquid, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in wheat berries and lentil mixture; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
Note: Each serving provides 99 micrograms of folate.