LENTIL AND TURNIP SOUP WITH POUNDED WALNUTS

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable

Yield 4 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the soup:
1 1/2 cups of small, green lentils
1 1/2 cups of medium-diced baby turnips
1/2 cup of dry white wine
6 cups of water
1/2 of a small dried chili pepper, crumbled
3 teaspoons of fresh thyme leaves, minced
3 teaspoons of fresh marjoram leaves, minced
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
For the pounded walnuts:
1/3 cup of walnuts, pounded roughly with a mortar and pestle (don't pound into sawdust; leave a few small chunks for texture)
1 tablespoon of flat-leaf Italian parsley, finely chopped
extra virgin olive oil, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the garlic, herbs, hot pepper and olive oil in a medium pot. Bring the heat up to medium and saute for several minutes (until the garlic begins to golden). 2. Add the lentils, mixing them with the herbs and garlic. Next, add the wine, stir, and add the water. 3. Cover the pot, partially, and cook the soup for about 40 minutes at a medium to strong simmer. If the soup starts looking dry, add more water. Next, add the turnips and about a teaspoon of salt. Simmer for another 20 to 25 minutes. If you like your soup on the stewy-ier side, let it thicken. If you prefer for it to be a bit runnier, add some more water. 3. Once the turnips are tender and soft, remove the soup from the heat. 4. Ladle into soup bowls and top with a tablespoon of pounded walnuts, a sprinkling of parsley and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Season with a bit more salt and freshly ground pepper.

LuisZ Maldonado
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very healthy and filling. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone.


hirusha lakshan
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This soup is the best! I love the combination of lentils and turnips, and the walnuts add a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Jasmine Morson
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This soup was not very good. The lentils were too mushy and the turnips were too sweet. I would not recommend this soup to anyone.


Tash R
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This soup was amazing! The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Atingane A Augustina
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family last night and they all loved it. The lentils and turnips were cooked perfectly and the soup had a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Bbeatrice Babyofthehouse
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This soup was just okay. The lentils were a bit too mushy for my taste and the turnips were a bit too sweet. I also found the soup to be a bit bland. I would not recommend this soup to anyone.


Semi Masete semi
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of lentils and turnips, and the walnuts add a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


U.J Music
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I'm not a huge fan of turnips, but this soup was surprisingly good. The sweetness of the turnips balanced out the earthiness of the lentils and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone looking for a healthy an


Erick Son
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This soup was delicious! I made it for dinner last night and my family loved it. The lentils and turnips were cooked perfectly and the soup had a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.