Italian new years lentil soup

By: Francesca Montillo, ISDA Food + Travel Writer We’re currently in that strange week between Christmas and New Years in which the days get confusing. You wake up in the morning wondering: is it a weekday or a weekend, a holiday, or not yet? Whether you are working or not doesn’t easily help in adjusting to … Continued

Celebrate the New Year Italian style – with lentil soup! It traditionally represents prosperity in the new year! Buon appetito!

Lentil Soup (Serves 12) Traditionally, at the strike of midnight, my family has lentil soup. In Italy this is meant as a way to ring in the New Year with good fortune and prosperity.This tradition actually dates back to ancient Rome. I actually love this soup any time of the year. Not only is it healthy but it is a

This delicious, hearty Italian lentil soup with sausage is perfect for a comforting meal. Enjoy the robust flavors from fresh vegetables, savory sausage, and aromatic herbs. This recipe provides options for both stove top and slow cooker methods.

This easy Mediterranean lentil soup is the best fall soup recipe! It's vegetarian, hearty and healthy, layered with savory and vibrant flavors, and is high protein! You could even make this for a freezer meal prep.

This is a very traditional soup that Italians enjoy for ringing in the new year! It's absolutely delicious too! But hey, we all need a little bit more good health and good fortune too!

Whip up this Quick Italian Lentil Soup for a cozy dinner in no time! It's hearty, flavorful, and a great way to warm up on chilly nights while boosting your veggie intake.

Cooking Italians - Italian lentil soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that has been enjoyed in Italy for generations. This comforting soup is packed with nutritious

By: Francesca Montillo, ISDA Food + Travel Writer We’re currently in that strange week between Christmas and New Years in which the days get confusing. You wake up in the morning wondering: is it a weekday or a weekend, a holiday, or not yet? Whether you are working or not doesn’t easily help in adjusting to … Continued

Cotechino with lentils is a succulent dish typical of Italian tradition and the Christmas festivities.In Italy we have the custom to enjoy Cotechino with lentils especially during New Year's Eve dinner, as a symbol of good luck for the New Year.But what is cotechino? Cotechino is a sausage made from pork, rinds, spices and salt. These ingredients are ground and then stuffed into a casing, either natural or synthetic. Cotechino requires cooking in boiling water. It cannot be eaten raw.