From 9096beff34850b4b6a8e00445837a093244cfae6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: medusa Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 05:14:22 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update food_related/Lentil.md --- food_related/Lentil.md | 48 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 48 insertions(+) diff --git a/food_related/Lentil.md b/food_related/Lentil.md index de106b1..453b191 100644 --- a/food_related/Lentil.md +++ b/food_related/Lentil.md @@ -1,3 +1,51 @@ +# Lentil Soup Recipe + +## Ingredients + +- 2 tbsp olive oil or ghee +- 2 yellow onions, peeled and diced +- 2 carrots, peeled and diced +- 2 celery ribs, diced +- 3 garlic cloves, minced +- 1 tbsp tomato paste +- 1½ tsp ground cumin +- 1 tsp ground coriander +- ½ tsp smoked paprika +- 3 cups green lentils, rinsed +- 1 large potato, peeled and diced +- 2 bay leaves +- 9 cups vegetable or chicken stock +- Juice of 1 lemon +- Salt and pepper to taste +- Optional: diced chicken or sausage +- Garnish: fresh parsley, yogurt or feta cheese + +## Instructions + +1. In a large pot over low heat, caramelize onions in oil for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. + +2. Increase heat to medium. Add carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook 5-6 minutes until lightly browned. + +3. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute. + +4. Add lentils, potato, bay leaves, and stock. If using, add diced meat now. + +5. Cover and simmer for 35-45 minutes until lentils are tender. + +6. Remove bay leaves. Use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup. + +7. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. + +8. Serve garnished with parsley and optional yogurt or feta. + +## Notes + +- For deeper flavor, caramelize onions in advance using a slow cooker. +- Substitute vegetable stock for a vegetarian version. +- Adjust liquid as needed for desired consistency. + +--- + ## 1. Classic Lentil Soup (Adjust servings by changing the amount of lentils and proportionally adjusting other ingredients)