Recipe Lentil Soup Easy
In a medium 2 to 3 quart saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.
Recipe lentil soup easy. Add the lentils water or broth and bay leaf and bring up to a boil. 4 carrots 2 bay leaves 4 garlic cloves 8 cups chicken broth instead of water. Add the carrots and leeks and season don t add salt if you use ham stock as it will make it too salty.
Bring to the boil then reduce the heat cover and simmer for 45 60 mins until the lentils have broken down. Bring to the boil then reduce heat cover and simmer until lentils are soft 30 to 45 minutes. Simmer covered for 30 to 35 minutes or until lentils and vegetables are tender.
In the morning discard the water then bring the hough to a boil in more water. Bring to a boil. In the last 30 minutes i add 4 cups spinach three potatos and smoked sausage.
All it takes is a hint of spice flavourings bay leaves and finishing it off with a touch of lemon to elevate this soup. It s creamy without any dairy satisfying and protein packed without any meat and easy to make from a handful of kitchen staples. Use green lentils red lentils brown lentils or a lentil soup mix.
Season with several generous pinches of salt and pepper. Stir in the lentils chicken stock and crushed tomatoes. This lentil recipe is one of the best nourishing simple dishes you can make with dried lentils that s 100 delicious.
Having lived in spain and enjoyed true lentil soup i thought i d never again appreciate an american version. This recipe is simple but delightfully intense and will bring you back to starry desert nights. Cover and let the vegetables sweat stirring occasionally until the onions are soft and translucent about 5 minutes.