Recipes for making a delicious and satisfying puree soup from different varieties of lentils

2023 Author: Alfred Shackley | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-21 13:14

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Lentils are one of the most ancient cultures. It contains a huge amount of substances useful for the normal functioning of the body. These beans are considered an environmentally friendly product that does not accumulate toxins and harmful substances.

Contains many vitamins and minerals that have a positive effect on the functioning of the nervous and cardiovascular systems, help to normalize sugar levels and digestion. In addition, this cereal is a dietary product that can be eaten by dieters. Beans are high in protein, which is especially important for vegetarians. In addition to all of the above, the product is very tasty and goes well with other components. Consider a few recipes for the first courses.

Green Lentil Puree Soup Recipe

This hearty first course is very popular, especially in the East. The delicate texture and taste of this soup will please both adults and children. Everything is prepared very simply.

Ingredients:

• 0.5 kg green lentils;
• a couple of carrots;
• a couple of onions;
• 3 potatoes;
• chicken fillet;
• 2 liters of water;
• lemon;
• butter;
• salt;
• spices.

Cooking method:

1. 

2. Take a saucepan, pour 1.5 liters of water into it, put it on fire and bring to a boil.
3. Add salt to taste, and then add cereals, which must be thoroughly rinsed in running water.
4. Cook for 40 minutes.
5. After that, set aside a couple of tablespoons of the resulting porridge for decoration.
6. Peel the vegetables, cut the potatoes into a medium dice and add them to the pot. Cook for another 15 minutes. and add water if necessary.
7. Cut the onions and carrots into medium cubes.
8. Cut the washed fillet into pieces.
9. Heat a little oil in a skillet and fry the onion there until transparent, and then add the carrots and cook for a few more minutes.
10. The next step is to add the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes.
11. Dip the prepared meat with vegetables into a saucepan and boil everything for 5 minutes. Add water if necessary.
12. Grind the finished soup with a blender until puree.
13. If you get a thick mass, then pour in more boiling water.
14. Taste and add spiced salt.
15. Return everything to the stove and cook for another 5 minutes. Can be served garnished with lentils and a lemon wedge, which were set aside at the beginning.

Turkish lentil puree soup recipe

There are many variations of this first course, so you can experiment with spices and use flour instead of potatoes. If you want a less spicy dish, then mix it with cream. The ingredients offered are enough for 4 servings.

Ingredients:

• Potato tuber;
• 10 g dried roots;
• bulb;
• 2 tbsp. tablespoons of olive oil;
• 10 g butter;
• carrots, chili;
• 1, 5 Art. tablespoons of lemon juice;
• 150 ml tomato juice;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 120 g red lentils.

Cooking method:

1. Peel the vegetables, and then cut the carrots into small strips, but if there is no time, then chop them on a grater.
2. Chop the onion and garlic finely.
3. It is recommended to cut the potatoes finely if you want them to be completely boiled.
4. Take a cauldron and heat two types of oil there.
5. On it, you should fry the onion with garlic until transparent.
6. Then add the potatoes and fry for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add dry herbs and carrots. Cook for another 5 minutes.
8. Rinse the lentils well several times until the water is clear.
9. Put it in a cauldron and pour in water in such an amount that it is 4 times more than vegetables.
10. Cook for 20 minutes.
11. Add salt and pour in tomato juice.
12. Cook everything for 5 minutes. and add lemon juice. Taste and, if necessary, adjust for spices.
13. Boil for another minute and chop everything until puree.
14. Serve with lemon or garlic croutons.

Multicooker Lentil Soup Recipe

A delicious first course can also be prepared in a multicooker, which simplifies the process. This soup allows you to quickly get rid of hunger and maintain a feeling of fullness for a long time.

Ingredients:

• 250 g of cereals;
• bulb;
• 1 tbsp. a spoonful of flour;
• 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dried paprika;
• olive oil;
• 2 tbsp. tablespoons of tomato paste;
• 15 g butter;
• 1.5 liters of water;
• egg;
• greens;
• salt;
• pepper.

Cooking method:

1. 

2. It is necessary to rinse the cereal several times, and then put it in the multicooker bowl, pour in hot water and select the "Soup" mode. Cooking time - 1.5 hours.
3. After the time has passed, transfer the prepared porridge to another container and wash the bowl.
4. In the event that you have another bowl, then just swap them.
5. In the multicooker select the "Fry" mode and put in the bowl two types of oil and diced onion. Set the time to half an hour. 6 minutes is enough for the onion to cook. It must be transferred to another container, and fry the flour in oil until it acquires a brown hue.
6. Immediately after that, send the tomato paste and paprika to the multicooker. Cook for 3 more minutes.
7. It's time to combine the tomato mixture with the porridge, and then add salt and pepper to taste.
8. Using a blender, beat until smooth and add some hot water if necessary.
9. The soup is ready, and it is recommended to serve it with half an egg and chopped herbs.

Lentil Creamy Bacon Soup Recipe

Another version of the first course, which, thanks to bacon, acquires an original smoked taste and aroma. The prepared ingredients are enough for 4 servings.

Ingredients:

• 1, 5 Art. lentils;
• 130 g bacon;
• 2 onions;
• salt;
• a clove of garlic;
• 20 ml cream 20%.

Cooking method:

1. Pre-washed lentil grits, pour water in a saucepan and put on fire. Cook until it starts to boil.
2. Add some salt to taste.
3. Cut the peeled onion into half rings and the bacon into strips.
4. Place the onion and bacon in a skillet and fry until golden brown.
5. Add onions to the finished porridge. Cook everything together for 5 minutes.
6. It's time to pour in the cream and you can turn off the heat.
7. Using a blender, blend everything until puree. Leave it on for 10 minutes. infuse.
8. Serve with slices of bacon and garlic.

Lentil soup with mushrooms

Another option for the first course, which is ideal for those who are watching their figure or who do not eat meat. To get not only tasty, but also aromatic soup, we suggest using both fresh and dry mushrooms.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. lentils;
• 3 potatoes;
• 225 g fresh mushrooms;
• carrots;
• onion;
• salt;
• ground pepper and peas;
• dry mushrooms.

Cooking method:

1. 

2. Rinse the lentils well. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 3 pieces.
3. Put these foods in a saucepan, pour in water and add 3 dry mushrooms.
4. Put on the stove, after boiling, remove the foam and cook for 25 minutes.
5. At the same time, fry the onion in oil until golden brown and add the pepper.
6. Peel the mushrooms, cut into slices and add to the onion.
7. Cook until the liquid has completely evaporated.
8. Peel the carrots, cut them into strips and sauté for a couple of minutes.
9. Grind the potatoes with lentils with a blender, and then put everything on the stove and bring to a boil.
10. Add the mushroom stir-fry, salt and peppercorns.
11. Cook for another 7 minutes, and then leave to infuse, covered for 20 minutes.

As you can see from the above recipes, making lentil puree soup is simple, and everyone can handle it.

If desired, you can change the composition by adding different spices. Soup with cheese and other vegetables turns out to be delicious. Experiment and delight your family with delicious first courses.