How to Make Lentil Soup
Clean the lentils., Fill up a large pot of water almost all the way. , Clean 4-5 pieces of garlic and put them into the pot., Add 4 bay leaves into the pot., Heat the water and other ingredients over high heat. , Pour the lentils into the pot., Boil...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Clean the lentils.
Pour one pound of lentils out of the bag onto a clean, flat, white surface and pick out any little rocks that might be mixed in. -
Step 2: Fill up a large pot of water almost all the way.
, You can add a bit more or less, depending on how much garlic you like in your food. , Cooking your soup with bay leaves will give it a distinctive flavor. ,, Leave the pot slightly uncovered, by using a stirring ladle to prop up the cover. , After the water reaches a boil, turn it down to medium heat and cook the lentils for 35-45 minutes, depending on how long it takes for them to soften. , When they are soft, but not yet coming apart, they are ready.
Use a fork or spoon to check on them, stirring occasionally. , Add 1/3 cup of vinegar, 1/2 cup of olive oil, and a teaspoon or two of salt to the pot.
Stir all of these into the soup and allow to boil for the remainder of the time. , Once you have determined that your lentils are ready, turn off the stove, and allow the soup to cool in its pot for a while.
This tasty soup can be enjoyed on its own, or served with some bread or sprinkled with Feta cheese.
If you want to mix up this recipe, next time, then try making one of these varieties:
Lentil soup with lemon and dill.
Just add 3 tablespoons (44.4 ml) of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1/2 cup of chopped fresh dill to the soup and stir well.
Lentil soup with smoked paprika.
Just add one teaspoon of smoked paprika for an extra kick.
Lentil soup with sausage or bacon.
Add 1/4 pound of chopped bacon, pancetta, or sausage and cook it in the pot until it's just a bit crisp.
Then, add the other ingredients.
You can even drain the extra fat or use it instead of olive oil. -
Step 3: Clean 4-5 pieces of garlic and put them into the pot.
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Step 4: Add 4 bay leaves into the pot.
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Step 5: Heat the water and other ingredients over high heat.
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Step 6: Pour the lentils into the pot.
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Step 7: Boil the water.
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Step 8: Check the lentils periodically for hardness.
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Step 9: After cooking for 20 minutes
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Step 10: add the vinegar
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Step 11: olive oil
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Step 12: and salt to the pot.
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Step 13: Turn off the stove and serve the soup.
Detailed Guide
Pour one pound of lentils out of the bag onto a clean, flat, white surface and pick out any little rocks that might be mixed in.
, You can add a bit more or less, depending on how much garlic you like in your food. , Cooking your soup with bay leaves will give it a distinctive flavor. ,, Leave the pot slightly uncovered, by using a stirring ladle to prop up the cover. , After the water reaches a boil, turn it down to medium heat and cook the lentils for 35-45 minutes, depending on how long it takes for them to soften. , When they are soft, but not yet coming apart, they are ready.
Use a fork or spoon to check on them, stirring occasionally. , Add 1/3 cup of vinegar, 1/2 cup of olive oil, and a teaspoon or two of salt to the pot.
Stir all of these into the soup and allow to boil for the remainder of the time. , Once you have determined that your lentils are ready, turn off the stove, and allow the soup to cool in its pot for a while.
This tasty soup can be enjoyed on its own, or served with some bread or sprinkled with Feta cheese.
If you want to mix up this recipe, next time, then try making one of these varieties:
Lentil soup with lemon and dill.
Just add 3 tablespoons (44.4 ml) of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1/2 cup of chopped fresh dill to the soup and stir well.
Lentil soup with smoked paprika.
Just add one teaspoon of smoked paprika for an extra kick.
Lentil soup with sausage or bacon.
Add 1/4 pound of chopped bacon, pancetta, or sausage and cook it in the pot until it's just a bit crisp.
Then, add the other ingredients.
You can even drain the extra fat or use it instead of olive oil.
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