ReceptnaptárČorba od sočiva (Balkan lentil soup with smoked sausage)
Čorba od sočiva is a winter classic of Serbian and Bosnian home cooking, and the word čorba refers to a thick, hearty soup. Brown lentils cook in 30 minutes without soaking, and the smoked sausage gives a deep flavour, so a few ingredients make a generous dish. With bread it is a lunch in itself, and it tastes even better the next day.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Soften the chopped onion and the sliced carrots in the oil until the onion is translucent.
- Add the sliced smoked sausage and fry for a few minutes.
- Take off the heat and stir in the paprika and tomato purée.
- Pour in about 1.5 litres of water and add the picked-over, rinsed lentils and the crushed garlic.
- Add a bay leaf, bring to the boil, then cook covered over low heat for 25-30 minutes.
- Stir now and then so the lentils don't stick to the bottom of the pan.
- If it gets too thick, top up with hot water.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Brown lentils need no soaking, just picking over and rinsing.
- Always add the paprika off the heat, because it burns in moments in hot oil and turns bitter.
- A drop of vinegar or lemon juice at serving time brightens the flavour. Salt the soup only at the end, because the sausage is salty.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to soak the lentils for the soup?
Brown and green lentils do not need it, and they cook in 25-30 minutes. Red lentils are even faster, ready in 15 minutes, but they fall apart.
Can I freeze it, and can I make it meat-free?
Yes, it can be frozen for 3 months. For a meat-free version, leave out the sausage and add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
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