Lentil Soup With Garden Vegetables (Zuppa Di Lenticchie Agli Aro

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
• 1 bunch flat leaf parsley, minced (fresh)
• 1 celery heart, finely chopped
• 2 anchovy fillets, minced
• 2 12 cups green lentils, picked over and rinsed
• 1 cup cooked rice (optional)
• 1 cup cooked sausage (optional)
• 1 cup cooked chestnuts (optional)
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 6 slices country bread, toasted

1. In a large saucepan, heat 2 tbsps.
2. of olive oil on medium flame.
3. Add the parsley, celery and anchovies to it.
4. Saute until the veggies are soft i.e.
5. for about 8 minutes.
6. Add the lentils and water to cover by 2 inches.
7. Bring to a gentle boil.
8. Lower heat, cover and simmer until the lentils are tender i.e.
9. for about 40 minutes to 1 hour.
10. Add the rice, sausage and chestnuts and heat to serving temperature.
11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
12. Note: You may not require salt as the anchovies are salty.
13. Put a slice of toasted bread in each bowl.
14. Ladle the soup over the top.
15. Drizzle with olive oil.
16. Serve immediately.
17. Enjoy!

extra virgin olive oil, flat leaf parsley, celery, anchovy, green lentils, rice, sausage, chestnuts, salt, fresh ground black pepper, country bread

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lentil-soup-with-garden-vegetables-zuppa-di-lenticchie-agli-aro-432821 (may not work)