How to Cook Western Lentil Soup 3 Ways to Cook Western Lentil Soup

Contents Method 1: Use a soup pot to cook lentil soup 1. Clean the lentils. 2. Fill a large pot with water (nearly full). 3. Wash 4 to 5 cloves of garlic and put them into the pot. 4. Put 4 bay leaves into the pot. 5. Heat water and other ingredients over high heat. 6. Pour the lentils into the pot. 7. Boil the water. 8. Check the firmness of the lentils from time to time. 9. After cooking for 20 minutes, add vinegar, olive oil and salt to the pot. 10. Turn off the heat and serve. Method 2: Cook lentil soup in a slow cooker 1. Put all the ingredients except spinach into the slow cooker. 2. Simmer over slow heat for 8 to 10 hours. 3. Stir in spinach. 4. Serve. Lentil soup is a delicious, healthy dish that's easy to prepare. Once all the ingredients are put in, there's nothing more to do but stir occasionally to make delicious lentil soup quickly and easily. Most people make soup in a stockpot, but you can also use a slow cooker or cast iron pot to cook this nutritious soup. Here’s how to make Western-style lentil soup.

Method 1: Use a soup pot to cook lentil soup

1. Clean the lentils. Pour about 450 grams of lentils in the bag onto a clean white surface and pick out any pebbles mixed in.

2. Fill a large pot with water (nearly full).

3. Wash 4 to 5 cloves of garlic and put them into the pot. You can add more or less garlic to your taste.

4. Put 4 bay leaves into the pot. The soup cooked with bay leaves has a unique flavor.

5. Heat water and other ingredients over high heat.

6. Pour the lentils into the pot. Do not cover the pot tightly, place the stirring spoon on the mouth of the pot, prop up the lid, and leave a little space.

7. Boil the water. Once the water boils, turn to medium heat and cook the lentils for 35 to 45 minutes, until they are tender.

8. Check the hardness of the lentils from time to time. They are done when they are tender but not bursting. Check the lentils with a fork or spoon and stir occasionally.

9. After cooking for 20 minutes, add vinegar, olive oil and salt to the pot. Put about 118ml of olive oil, about 78ml of vinegar and 1 or 2 teaspoons of salt into the pot. Stir all ingredients into the soup and allow them to continue boiling for the remainder of the time.

10. Turn off the heat and serve. After confirming that the lentil soup is done, you can turn off the heat and let the soup in the pot cool down for a while. This delicious soup can be enjoyed on its own, with some bread or a sprinkle of feta cheese. If you want a different way to prepare lentil soup, try one of these recipes next time: Lemon-Dill Lentil Soup. Just add 3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and about 150 grams of fresh dill (diced) into the soup and stir well.

Smoked Paprika Lentil Soup. Just add 1 teaspoon smoked paprika to give the soup a richer flavor.

Lentil Soup with Sausage or Bacon. Add about 110g of bacon, pancetta or sausage cut into cubes into the pan and cook until slightly crispy. Then add other ingredients. You can also omit the extra fat or use it instead of olive oil.

Method 2: Cook lentil soup in a slow cooker

1. Put all the ingredients except spinach into the slow cooker. Combine about 450 grams of green lentils, about 950 ml of vegetable broth, 950 ml of water, 4 celery sticks (diced), 4 carrots (peeled and diced), 1 onion (diced), 3 to 4 cloves of garlic ( (chopped), about 390 grams of tomatoes (diced), 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 3 sprigs of fresh thyme, 2 bay leaves, 1 pinch of paprika, and a good pinch of salt and pepper in the slow cooker. Stir ingredients until they are combined.

2. Simmer over slow heat for 8 to 10 hours. Cooking time will vary slightly depending on how long the lentils need to be tender (but not too soft) and how long the soup needs to thicken. After the soup is done, turn off the heat.

3. Stir in spinach. Stir in 230g spinach and wait a few minutes until completely wilted. You might think there's too much spinach, but since it wilts, it will become smaller.

4. Serve. Wait a few minutes for the soup to cool slightly and you can serve it on its own or with a slice of French bread. If you prefer a thicker soup, add 1 teaspoon sour cream.

Ingredients

Cook lentil soup in a soup pot

About 450 grams of lentils

Half a head of garlic

2 teaspoons Salt

4 bay leaves

1 celery (chopped)

About 118 ml olive oil

About 78 ml vinegar< /p>

Feta cheese (optional)

Bread (optional, but highly recommended)

Make lentil soup in the slow cooker