Alsatian Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Alsatian Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. green or brown lentils, rinsed; 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter; 1/2 lb. diced smoked ham; 2/3 c. finely diced carrots; 1/2 c. diced onion; 1 c. diced peeled turnip; 1/2 c. finely diced celery; 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped; 3 1/2 qt. chicken stock; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. white pepper; 1/3 c. minced parsley

Servings: persons

1 lb. green or brown lentils, rinsed
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 lb. diced smoked ham
2/3 c. finely diced carrots
1/2 c. diced onion
1 c. diced peeled turnip
1/2 c. finely diced celery
1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped
3 1/2 qt. chicken stock
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1/3 c. minced parsley

1
Put lentils in bowl.
2
Cover with cold water.
3
Soak for 2 hours.
4
Drain.
5
Melt butter in 6-quart soup kettle.
6
Add ham and toss over low heat 3 minutes.
7
Add carrots, onion, turnip and celery and stir until vegetables begin to soften, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in lentils, garlic and stock.
8
Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, 45 minutes.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
If soup is thin, remove 2 cups vegetables and puree in blender and stir back into soup.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. green or brown lentils, rinsed, 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, 1/2 lb. diced smoked ham, 2/3 c. finely diced carrots, and more.

Yes, Alsatian Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Alsatian Lentil Soup

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