HUNGARIAN LENTIL SOUP
This lentil soup is of a Hungarian based recipe and it is traditional to eat lentils during New Years day to symbolize money coming your way for the coming year.
Provided by Gabriella
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large stockpot, saute the onions in oil until they are glossy. Stir in garlic, paprika, celery, carrots, and saute for 10 minutes.
- Once the vegetables have sauteed for 10 minutes stir in tomatoes, chicken stock, lentils, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir well, then add the wine and bring the mixture to a boil. Slowly reduce the heat and cook for 1 hour on low to medium heat; or until the lentils are tender.
- Sprinkle the soup with parsley and Parmesan (optional) before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 9.7 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 13.7 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1277.6 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
HUNGARIAN LENTIL SOUP
The robust cooking of Hungary is represented by this flavorful soup, best served with some flaky potato biscuits (Pogacsa).
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Ham
Time 1h50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make croutons: melt butter with olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add bread cubes and stir gently until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and set side.
- Melt 1 T. butter in heavy Dutch oven over mediium heat. Add ham and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 6 cups stock, lentils, chili, and savory. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender but firm to bire, stirring occasionall, about 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, carrots and bell pepper. Stir until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes. Stir mixture into soup. Add enough stock to cover.
- Wipe out skillet. Add 3 T. butter and melt over medium-low heat. Add flour and stir until light, about 6 minutes. Whisk in 2 cups stock. Bring to boil, whisking constantly. Add to soup. Stir in the tomato puree and 3 T. vinegar. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Thin soup to desired consistency with stock. Season with remaining 1 T. vinegar, salt and generous amount of pepper. Discard chili. Garnish soup with Sauteed Croutons and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624, Fat 39, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 60.2, Sodium 1952.7, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 10.2, Protein 21.9
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