This Italian green gram soup is super comforting, nutritious, healthy and an ultra delicious meal you need to experiment with.
While soaking the green gram is not absolutely necessary, I would highly recommend soaking them for at least two hours.
Soaking lentils before cooking them helps remove any phytic acid they may have and makes the lentils easier to digest.
You can also just use a store bought veggie broth and use that instead.