Best 3 Scottish Lentil Soup Recipes
Scottish lentil soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold day. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this traditional Scottish dish can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious and authentic Scottish lentil soup that will warm your soul from the inside out.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
EASY SCOTTISH LENTIL SOUP RECIPE (WITH VEGETARIAN OPTION)
Scottish Lentil Soup is a heart-warming recipe that's perfect for the cold winter months. This deliciously creamy soup combines red lentils, potato, carrot, swede (neep in Scotland), leek and either a ham stock or vegetable stock if you want a vegetarian Scottish Lentil Soup. You can use a store-bought stock for the ham version, or make your own in the traditional way using a ham hock or a gammon joint. Our recipe has all the options for you and is simple to make! The recipe below lists the easiest stock version, so add an extra 2 hours for making your own stock and read the notes on how to do it.
Provided by Phil & Sonja
Categories Savoury Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Finely chop the onion and leek and set aside, then chop the carrot, potato, and neep into small cubes, size dependent on how chunky you'd like the soup.
- Heat the pot and add the butter or butter alternative. Add the onions and leek and cook for about 5 minutes. Don't allow the onion to brown.
- Rinse the red lentils in cold water. There is no need to soak them.
- Add the rest of the vegetables and cook for a couple of minutes, then add the stock and lentils.
- Bring to a boil then turn down to simmer for 40 minutes. You may need to top up with a little extra water if the soup gets too thick.
- Serve with bannocks, crusty bread, or oatcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 18 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 6 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 723 milligrams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat
SCOTTISH LENTIL SOUP
Classic central Scotland recipe i learned from my mother in law and adapted it to my way of cooking.
Provided by ladyknightscot
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 bowls, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- cut up ham into bite size chunks
- dice onion and leeks.
- add oil to large soup pot and fry over medium heat until golden then add the diced ham and fry until it changes color.
- grate rutabaga and carrots (i use my food processor) add to cooking mixture
- add chicken stock paste (cubes or fresh stock can be used. if using fresh stock decrease water amount) salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- cover mixture with half of the water, stir and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- taste to see if you need to add more salt or pepper
- add red lentils and rest of the water ( a bit more water if needed ) and simmer for another 30 mins until lentils are soft.
- Can be made ahead and frozen
- Serve with thick cut home made bread and you have a Scottish favorate.
OLD SKOOL LENTIL SOUP
Heart warming soup like granny used to make, perfect for those wintery afternoons.
Provided by pringles
Time 1h10m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Boil lentils and take off residue
- Add leek & carrots & simmer for half an hour
- Add potato & simmer for another half hour
- Add stock cubes & season to serve
Tips:
- Use a variety of lentils for a more complex flavor and texture. Lentils cook quickly, so there's no need to soak them before cooking.
- Sautéing the vegetables before adding them to the soup enhances their flavor.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth or stock for the best flavor. You can also use water, but the soup will be less flavorful.
- Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, coriander, or chili powder, to taste.
- Serve the soup with a side of bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Scottish lentil soup is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a good source of protein, fiber, and iron. The soup can be made with a variety of lentils, vegetables, and spices, so it is easy to customize to your own taste. Whether you are a vegetarian or meat-eater, this soup is sure to please everyone at your table.
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