Lentil soup

35 min
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Lentil soup

Here's a rich and warming lentil soup you can whip up in a flash! This is a simple vegetarian recipe using red lentils and sour cream, seasoned with paprika and chilli. Serve the lentil soup with some freshly baked bread.

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Ingredients

4 servings
Dried red lentils
2½ dl
Red onions
2
Clove of garlic
1
Butter
Passata tomatoes
400 g
Vegetables broth
800 ml
Salt
½ tsp
Coarsely ground black pepper
1 tsp
Yellow peppers
2
Sour cream, light, peppers & chilli
200 ml
Lemon
grated peel and juice of ½

Instructions

  • Peel and chop the onion and garlic. Fry the lentils, onion and garlic in butter and rapeseed oil in a pan.
  • Add the tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper. Cook for 15 minutes under a lid.
  • Cut the peppers into pieces and add them to the soup. Stir in the sour cream and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Season the lentil soup with lemon juice and sprinkle with the zest.
  • Ready!
Enjoy!
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Lentil soup

Should you soak lentils before making soup?

Can you overcook lentils in soup?

How long does lentil soup keep in the freezer?

Why is my lentil soup grainy?

There are as many types of lentil soup as there are types of lentils. Split red; whole green; brown; French Puy; or firm, black, beluga lentils – they all have different characteristic flavours and textures. And they’re all delicious.

A classic vegetarian starter or main course

Lentils are versatile and quick to cook. It’s a good idea to always have a bag on hand for dinner party emergencies. For instance: when a meat-eating guest shows up with an unexpected plus one who turns out to be a vegetarian! Yes, lentils are that easy. You could whip up a batch and still manage to get the rest of your dinner on the table, on time.

Vary your lentil soup with spices from around the world

Every culture has its own take on lentil soup. In Italy, it is frequently flavoured with pancetta and beef broth, or studded with sweet Italian sausage. For Moroccan flavour, add ground ginger, coriander, cumin, paprika, chilli powder and cinnamon. Indian dal often features asafoetida, fenugreek, and turmeric. And remember: some of the simplest lentil soups are the tastiest. Sauteed onions and garlic, a tin of tomatoes, and a whole lot of thyme make a delicious red lentil soup. Add salt and pepper to taste and a squeeze of lemon before you serve it.