Lentil Soup Gratin Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small baguette, sliced crosswise 1 inch thick; 1 pound brown lentils, picked over and rinsed; Boiling water; 1/4 pound bacon, diced; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 3 thyme sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1 cup dry white wine; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 6 ounces Gruyere cheese, coarsely shredded (1 1/2 cups)

Servings: persons

1 small baguette, sliced crosswise 1 inch thick
1 pound brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
Boiling water
1/4 pound bacon, diced
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, minced
3 thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1 cup dry white wine
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
6 ounces Gruyere cheese, coarsely shredded (1 1/2 cups)

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet, and toast for about 10 minutes, until golden.
3
In a large heatproof bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and let stand for 15 minutes.
4
Drain the lentils.
5
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the bacon over moderately high heat until browned, about 10 minutes.
6
Add the onion, garlic, thyme sprigs and bay leaf and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion and garlic are tender, about 10 minutes.
7
Add the drained lentils and stock to the saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
8
Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
9
Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
10
Stir in the white wine and season the soup with salt and pepper.
11
Preheat the broiler.
12
Ladle the soup into heatproof bowls, set them on a baking sheet and top each with a toasted baguette slice and the Gruyere.
13
Broil for 2 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and beginning to brown.
14
Serve immediately, passing the extra toasted baguette slices at the table.

956

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

111

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 small baguette, sliced crosswise 1 inch thick, 1 pound brown lentils, picked over and rinsed, Boiling water, 1/4 pound bacon, diced, and more.

Yes, Lentil Soup Gratin 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.

Lentil Soup Gratin

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