Lentil soup

How many types of lentils, so many different puree soups can be prepared and each of them will not be similar to each other. Today we will reveal all the necessary secrets that will help in preparing a delicious soup without overpowering the natural taste of lentils. Check what lentils you have in your kitchen and start cooking.

Turkish red lentil soup

One of the most beloved soups by the Turks and believe me, they know a lot about it. Due to the neutrality of lentils, the soup is easily imbued with the aromas of ingredients such as garlic, onions, peppers and cannot do without the slight sourness of tomato paste. Each of these ingredients plays a role not only in taste, but also provides incredible benefits for the body.

1. 
   How to cook a simple and tasty lentil soup? Let's prepare all the ingredients right away. Peel and peel the carrots and onions and rinse under running water.Then cut the onions into small cubes.
2. 
   To prepare the soup, select a saucepan with a thick bottom, then heat a little vegetable oil in it and fry the onion until it is browned. After a few minutes, add chopped garlic to it and continue frying.
3. 
   We check the condition of the onion and season it with tomato paste and cumin. Fry the contents for another minute. At the same time, grate the carrots on a coarse grater.
4. 
   Pour the chopped carrots into the pan with the onions and tomato paste and simmer for a few more minutes.
5. 
   Measure out the required amount of red lentils, rinse thoroughly and add to the stewed vegetables.
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   Immediately pour all the ingredients with a liter of boiling water and bring to a boil. Then, reducing the heat, simmer the soup for about 30 minutes until the lentils are completely cooked.
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   Five minutes before readiness, add salt and pepper to taste, mix everything.
8. 
   Turn off the heat, remove the pan from the heat and puree the soup using a blender. If necessary, add boiling water, thus adjusting the thickness of the cream soup. After we have achieved the desired consistency, heat the soup over low heat.
9. 
   Pour the finished puree soup hot into bowls, add bruschetta and fresh herbs if desired.

We wish you bon appetit!

How to cook delicious green lentil soup?

At first it may seem that the soup does not have a very attractive appearance, but this is the first impression. Once you try it, you will no longer forget the nutty notes, which are accompanied by a partly herbaceous taste, and especially the incredibly delicate and creamy consistency of the puree plays a role.And the highlight of this recipe is the caramelized onions, which you will learn to cook.

Cooking time: 80-90 min.

Cooking time: 30-40 min.

Servings – 2.

Ingredients:

• Green lentils - 1 tbsp.
• Onions - 3 pcs.
• Chicken fillet—250-350 gr.
• Pistachios - 1 tbsp.
• Thyme - to taste.
• Oregano - to taste.
• Cloves - to taste.
• Black peppercorns - to taste.
• Nutmeg - to taste.
• Balsamic vinegar - 1.5 tbsp.
• Honey - 1 tbsp.
• Olive oil - 2 tbsp.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Salt - to taste.
• Water - 1-1.2 l.

Cooking process:

1. Check all ingredients for availability. Immediately peel the onions and then chop them as desired. We will also prepare the meat. Wash the chicken fillet, dry it and cut it into small cubes.

2. Let's start preparing the soup. Pour olive oil into a thick-bottomed pan and add half the chopped onion. Keep it on low heat until transparent.

3. Pour the required amount of green lentils and add them to the pan with onions. Fry the contents for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly with a spoon, and then pour boiling water into it. At the same stage, add any herbs to your taste and continue cooking the soup until the lentils are cooked. This takes 30 to 40 minutes.

4. In the meantime, let’s not waste time and continue to create. Place the second part of the onion in a frying pan heated with oil and fry for no more than five minutes. Then add a little balsamic vinegar and honey to the golden onions, distributing the ingredients throughout. Cook, stirring continuously, for 10 or 15 minutes.

5. At the same time, fry the chicken fillet in olive oil. You can cook meat in another way suitable for you.

6.The cooking process is coming to an end. All that remains is to chop the pistachios.

7. After 30-40 minutes, do not forget to check the readiness of the soup. If the lentils have boiled and it has become thicker, then remove the pan from the heat and beat the ingredients with a blender until the consistency of puree.

8. Heat the finished puree soup, seasoning with salt, pepper, nutmeg and cloves. Before serving, add caramelized onions, chicken fillet and chopped pistachios to each serving. Your lunch is ready. We know that you could hardly resist this scent.

We wish you bon appetit!

Lenten lentil soup without meat

In order not to overload the soup, you can simply do without meat. Then the dish turns out incredibly light and vegetable, and the most homogeneous consistency will allow it to be served to children, including the youngest. And to make the appearance attractive and pleasing to your eyes, just add just a little turmeric.

Cooking time: 100 min.

Cooking time: 30-40 min.

Servings – 4-6.

Ingredients:

• Red lentils - 1 tbsp.
• Carrots - 2 pcs.
• Potatoes - 2-3 pcs.
• Onions - 2 pcs.
• Tomato paste - 0.5 tbsp.
• Vegetable oil - 4 tbsp.
• Turmeric - 0.2 tsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground red pepper - to taste.

Cooking process:

1. Wash all vegetables well, peel them and chop them. We cut the potatoes into cubes, and in turn cut the carrots into circles. Place carrots and potatoes into a saucepan.

2. At this stage, rinse the lentils and place in a colander to drain excess water. Then add the dried lentils along with tomato paste to the vegetables, add one and a half liters of water and put on low heat. Cover the soup with a lid and cook for an hour, stirring the contents occasionally.15 minutes before the end of cooking, add salt, turmeric and red pepper.

3. Sauté the chopped onion in a frying pan heated with oil until translucent. Then transfer it to the soup and, reducing the heat, cook for another 15-20 minutes.

4. After the specified time, remove the soup from the heat and grind with a blender until maximum homogeneity. Place the resulting creamy mass on low heat again and cook for about two minutes from the moment it boils.

5. Pour the hot soup into bowls and add chopped herbs or dried crackers, depending on your preferences.

We wish you bon appetit!

Delicious creamy lentil soup with chicken

Lentil puree soup with chicken broth and meat is not only very tasty, but also incredibly filling, which is especially important at lunchtime. You will need orange lentils because, firstly, they cook quickly, and secondly, the color of the finished soup turns out very beautiful and appetizing. At the same time, all components are in perfect harmony with each other and are in balance.

Cooking time: 60 min.

Cooking time: 35 min.

Servings – 4.

Ingredients:

• Chicken fillet – 200-300 gr.
• Orange lentils – 1 tbsp.
• Onions – 1 pc.
• Garlic – 1-2 teeth.
• Chili pepper – 1 pc.
• Tomatoes – 1-2 pcs.
• Bell pepper – 1 pc.
• Chicken broth – 1 l.
• Olive oil – 1 tbsp.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Ground red pepper - to taste.
• Turmeric – 1 tsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Paprika - to taste.

Cooking process:

1. To make the cooking process a joy, immediately peel, rinse and chop all the vegetables. We also chop the chicken fillet, cutting it into cubes.When the preparatory stage is over, heat a pan with olive oil and fry the onion in it, then add the garlic and hot pepper. When these components release the aroma, we begin frying the chicken fillet.

2. After a couple of minutes, you can add tomatoes and bell peppers. For variety, take several shades, this will make the soup brighter and much more appetizing.

3. By the time the vegetables have become softer, add a glass of lentils to them along with all the ground spices, focusing solely on your taste.

4. After frying the lentils for just a couple of minutes, pour chicken broth into the pan and bring the contents to a boil. Then be sure to reduce the heat and cook the soup for no more than 30 minutes. In this case, only 5-10 minutes before turning off the soup, add a little salt to it.

5. After boiling the lentil soup for the specified time, remove it from the heat and beat it with a blender with a special attachment until a creamy, delicate consistency is obtained. If you beat for a little less time, the texture itself will change accordingly. Again, be guided only by your taste.

6. This completes the preparation. If necessary, the soup can be heated, and when serving, garnish with fresh herbs or croutons.

We wish you bon appetit!

How to make creamy lentil soup with cream?

Cream not only leaves a long, pleasant aftertaste, but also softens the soup without leaving any harsh notes in it. However, when choosing this product, you should pay attention to their fat percentage, which in turn affects the density and consistency of the soup.

Cooking time: 80 min.

Cooking time: 40 min.

Servings – 4.

Ingredients:

• Red lentils – 1.5 tbsp.
• Chicken broth – 1 l.
• Cream (15%) – 280 ml.
• Tomato paste – 2-3 tbsp.
• Ginger root – 1 tbsp.
• Vegetable oil – 1.5 tbsp.
• Turmeric – 1 tsp.
• Onions – 1 pc.
• Butter – 50-70 gr.
• Ground cumin – 1 tsp.
• Vegetable oil - to taste.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.

Cooking process:

1. We will prepare the lentil soup in a saucepan with a thick bottom so that the lentils do not burn during the cooking process. So, first heat up the vegetable oil and fry the chopped ginger root in it. After the ginger, add tomato paste and a little turmeric. Mix all the ingredients well and fry everything for a few minutes.

2. Then pour the pre-cooked chicken broth into the frying pan and add the lentils. From the moment it boils, cook the contents for about 30 minutes, making sure to reduce the heat and cover the pan with a lid.

3. After this time, check the lentils for readiness. It should boil and the broth itself should thicken. In this case, remove the pan from the heat and use a blender to bring the puree soup to maximum homogeneity, while gradually stirring in the cream. We also add salt, pepper and other spices to our taste.

4. Let's move on to caramelizing the onions. Melt the butter in a frying pan and fry the chopped onion rings in it. We also add cumin during the process. When the onion becomes softer and turns golden brown, you can turn it off.

5. Before serving, heat the puree soup again and only then pour into portions, finally add caramelized onions and fresh herbs, for example, arugula. Such an uncomplicated and at the same time delicious lunch is already on your table.

Enjoy your meal!

A simple and delicious recipe withlentil puree in a slow cooker

Cream soup has not yet taken root in our kitchens due to the way it is prepared. However, the multicooker will leave you with virtually no extra hassle, and the cooking process will be a breeze. Also, thanks to the customized modes, the lentils will boil many times faster, which will help preserve as many of the elements beneficial to the body as possible.

Cooking time: 60 min.

Cooking time: 15 min.

Servings – 4.

Ingredients:

• Lentils – 300-400 gr.
• Carrots – 2 pcs.
• Onions – 2 pcs.
• Garlic – 2-3 teeth.
• Tomato paste – 2 tbsp.
• Zira – ½ tsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Olive oil – for frying.
• Water – 1-1.2 l.

Cooking process:

1. First of all, prepare all the vegetables necessary for cooking, be sure to wash them well, peel them and chop them quite randomly. Then pour olive oil into the bottom of the multicooker and add chopped onion and fry briefly. We supplement it with tomato paste, chopped garlic and, stirring, fry until soft.

2. Then add chopped carrots to the same ingredients, add salt, ground black pepper and cumin. Mix everything thoroughly and leave for just a few minutes.

3. Next, add the washed lentils and distribute them with a spatula over the entire surface. While the beans are stewing briefly, bring the water to a boil.

4. While stirring, gradually pour boiling water into the multicooker and bring the soup to a boil in the “fry” mode. Then cover the multicooker with a lid, close the valve and turn on the “soup” mode for about 7 minutes. During this time, the cereal will boil and boil.

5. When the multicooker completes its program, press the pressure release after 10-15 minutes.After this time, open the lid of the multicooker and beat the lentil soup with a blender, bringing it to the most homogeneous state.

6. We have reached the stage when it is time to pour the soup into bowls and invite guests to the table.

We wish you bon appetit!