ReceptnaptárLentil soup with smoked sausage
Zupa z soczewicy is the hearty, smoky lentil soup of Polish cooking: lentils, root vegetables, smoked sausage and paprika in one pot. It is ready in less than an hour and gives plenty of protein. A bowl with fresh bread is a complete lunch. Red lentils cook down creamy while brown ones keep their shape, so each makes a different soup.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Pick over the lentils and rinse them thoroughly.
- Finely chop the onion and garlic and dice the carrot and parsley root.
- Fry the onion in the oil in a pan, then add the root vegetables and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the sliced sausage and fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the lentils, pour in the stock and add the bay leaf.
- Bring to the boil, then cover and cook over medium heat for 25-30 minutes until the lentils are tender.
- Season with paprika, salt and pepper.
- For a thicker soup, blend a ladleful with a stick blender and stir it back in.
- Serve hot.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Pick over the lentils and rinse them thoroughly, because there may be small stones in them.
- Brown the sausage with the vegetables, because the rendered fat flavours the whole soup.
- A little vinegar or lemon juice in the last minutes freshens the flavour of the soup.
Frequently asked questions
Are red or brown lentils better?
Red lentils cook faster and give a creamy soup. Brown ones keep their shape, so the soup is more filling and chunky.
How long does it keep?
3-4 days in the fridge, 2-3 months in the freezer. When reheating, loosen it with a little water, because the lentils keep thickening.
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