Alsatian Lentil Soup
Alsatian Lentil Soup is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 1 lb. green or brown lentils, rinsed, 1 tbsp. unsalted butter, 1/2 lb. diced smoked ham, 2/3 c. finely diced carrots and 1/2 c. diced onion, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Packed with nutrients and delicious flavors.
π Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
Put lentils in bowl.
Cover with cold water.
Soak for 2 hours.
Drain.
Melt butter in 6-quart soup kettle.
Add ham and toss over low heat 3 minutes.
Add carrots, onion, turnip and celery and stir until vegetables begin to soften, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in lentils, garlic and stock.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, 45 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
If soup is thin, remove 2 cups vegetables and purΓ©e in blender and stir back into soup.
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