Herbed Lentil and Chickpea Soup

Ingredients

Dried chickpeas (soaked overnight) 1 cup
Green lentils 1/2 cup
Red onion 1 (diced)
Extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons
Sun-dried tomatoes 1/4 cup (chopped)
Fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, basil) 1/2 cup (mixed, chopped)
Bay leaf 2
Carrots 2 (chopped)
Butternut squash 1/2 pound (diced)
Farro 1/2 cup
Sea salt and black pepper To taste
Lemon zest 1 teaspoon

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients except salt, pepper, and lemon zest in a large pot. Add water to cover by 1 inch.
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 50 minutes until legumes and grains are tender.
  3. Season, remove bay leaves, and stir in lemon zest before serving.
Servings: 6

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