Soups / RICETTI
Maltese lentil soup
Brown lentils with tomato, vegetables and a little pasta.
◷ 60 min / 4 servings
Method
- Soften onion, carrot and celery in oil for 8 minutes.
- Add tomato paste, tomatoes, lentils and water.
- Simmer covered for 35 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Add pasta and season. Cook for its packet time, adding water if needed.
✳ From the kitchen
Use brown lentils that retain some texture.
Tradition reference
Magro · Maltese home cooking ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.