Lentil and Pancetta Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup uncooked wheat berries
7 cups water
1 cup dried lentils
3/4 cup chopped pancetta (about 3 oz)
2 tsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced celery
4 cups coarsely chopped swiss chard
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)

Directions:

Add wheat berries to a large saucepan; cover with water-2 inches above berries.
Bring to a boil; remove pan from heat.
Cover and let stand 1 hour.
Drain well; return wheat berries to pan.
Cover again with water-2 inches above berries.
Bring to a boil; lower heat and cook, partially covered, over medium-low heat for 45 minutes or until tender; drain and set aside.
In a large pan, add 7 cups water and lentils; bring to a boil; partially cover pan, lower heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
Add in pancetta, simmer 10 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Drain lentil mixture over a bowl and reserve cooking liquid.
Heat oil in a big Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add in onion, carrot, and celery; stir/saute for 8 minutes.
Add in Swiss chard; stir/saute for 5 minutes.
Add in reserved cooking liquid, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
Stir in wheat berries and lentil mixture; cook 1 minute or until well heated.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	167.14 Kcal (700 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.5g	7%
Cholesterol	7.56mg	3%
Sodium	342.25mg	14%
Potassium	368.28mg	8%
Total Carbs	21.93g	7%
Sugars	1.94g	8%
Dietary Fiber	8.53g	34%
Protein	8.7g	17%
Vitamin C	7.7mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	37.8mg	210%
Calcium	62.7mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	57.07 Kcal (239 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.54g	7%
Cholesterol	2.58mg	3%
Sodium	116.87mg	14%
Potassium	125.75mg	8%
Total Carbs	7.49g	7%
Sugars	0.66g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.91g	34%
Protein	2.97g	17%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	13%
Iron	12.9mg	210%
Calcium	21.4mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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