Drunken Lentil Soup
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients:
15
Delight in this flavorful and comforting soup where organic dried red lentils are simmered in red wine and vegetable broth, enhanced with the zing of lemon and the warmth of cumin. A perfect balance of hearty and tangy flavors, this soup is a must-try for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
| 1 | cup organic dried red lentils |
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| ⅓ | cup red wine, preferably Beaujolais |
| ½ | can organic condensed vegetable broth |
| 1 | large yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped |
| 2 | coarse sea salt to taste |
| 6 | cloves garlic |
| freshly cracked black pepper to taste | |
| ¼ | cup extra virgin olive oil |
| 2 | cups water |
| 2 | ground cumin (optional) |
| 1 | large organic lemon, juice and zest |
| 4 | squeezes of lemon juice to serve |
| ground cumin to serve | |
| ground cayenne pepper to serve | |
| fine extra virgin olive oil to serve |
Instructions
Creation of the Soup | |
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| 1. | Rinse the lentils thoroughly and drain in a fine mesh sieve. |
| 2. | In a heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onions and cook until translucent. |
| 3. | Introduce the cumin and sauté for 1 minute if desired. Increase the heat, then pour in the red wine. Allow it to simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in the lentils and let them cook for another minute. Pour in the vegetable broth, let it come to a boil for 2 minutes, then add the lemon juice and zest, along with water. Finally, add the garlic cloves. Mix well, reduce the heat to simmer, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and let the soup cook for 15-20 minutes. |
| 4. | By this stage, the soup should have a thick, broken-down texture. Taste and season with salt and freshly cracked pepper to your liking. If the soup is thicker than desired, add more water and allow it to cook a few more minutes with the lid on. For extra richness, consider adding a splash more olive oil. |
| 5. | Serve the soup hot, drizzled with high-quality extra virgin olive oil, a crack of black pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Alternatively, add a touch of ground cumin and a sprinkle of ground cayenne pepper for a spicy variation. |
Published on Aug 16, 2024 by Luminița