Zupa Di Lenticchie With Salame And Crostini

Zupa Di Lenticchie With Salame And Crostini

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

3	cups	castelluccio lentils
6	tablespoons	virgin olive oil
1/2	medium	red onion -- chopped 1/8 inch dice
3	cloves	garlic -- thinly sliced
2	pieces	sage leaves
2	cups	chicken broth
1	teaspoon	salt -- to taste
1	teaspoon	freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
1	slices	salami
2	cloves	garlic -- whole
1/4	pound	tuscan or umbrian country bread
6	ounces	best quality extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation:

Wash and drain lentils and pick through for pebbles. In a 3-quart sauce pan, heat oil until smoking. Add onions, sliced garlic and sage. Cook until softened but not brown, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add lentils and chicken stock. Add water to 1 inch over lentils and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, keeping the level of the liquid just over the lentils by periodically adding water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and lay slices of salami in center. Grill bread and rub each slice with a garlic clove. Place the garlic bread over salami. Drizzle with olive oil and serve. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5708)