It is so so so cold here at the moment. It’s all I talk about to anyone I meet. At bit like when I had newborn twins and all I talked about with anyone who even made eye contact with me was sleep deprivation. It was actually -15 when we got home from a party last night at midnight. I’ve decided to not leave the house until the Italian weather smartens up and the crocuses (croci ?) start sprouting. I keep expecting to find my chickens frozen solid in their little house in the morning when I take them their heated water and kitchen scraps. How can they survive? I’m seriously thinking of knitting them this or this. So of course to make us all feel warmer I decided to make one of my favorite soups. It’s a recipe from my mother and I actually have no idea where she found it. It’s delicious and so flavourful. Lots of fresh coriander is a must. I have a thing for photographing food in mason jars lately.,,,,
Red Lentil Soup with Fresh Coriander.
2 onions finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
3/4 cup red lentils
820 grams crushed tomatoes (or 2 large cans)
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 cup fresh coriander, chopped
2 tsp tumeric
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp black pepper
Cumin to taste (I put a lot)
1. Saute oil, onions and garlic for 2-4 minutes.
2. Add all other ingredients, bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
4. Puree soup (or not) to desired consistency.
Jillian In Italy 