Zuppa di Legumi misti METODO ANTICO

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides a similar flavor with healthier fats.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier, while water can be used in a pinch.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and can be cheaper than canned chickpeas.

Soak the mixed dried legumes in plenty of cold water with bicarbonate for 7-8 hours.

In a pot, add the soaked legumes and enough cold water to cover them by 2-3 cm.

Add 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 chopped carrot, 1 chopped stalk of celery, 1 clove of garlic, and 7-8 cherry tomatoes.

Add 2-3 bay leaves and the spice bag containing sage, marjoram, fennel seeds, pepper, and oregano.

Cover the pot and cook on low heat on a small stove for 4 hours.

Add salt at the end of cooking.

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