LENTIL SOUP WITH POUNDED WALNUTS AND CREAM

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Categories     Bean

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups lentils
2 to 4 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely diced
1 bay leaf
6 cups vegetable or chicken stock (or water)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large garlic cloves
2/3 cup lightly toasted walnuts
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons crème fraîche
2 tablespoons minced parsley, optional.

Steps:

  • 1. Soak the lentils in water for 2 hours, then drain. 2. Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the onion and bay leaf. Sauté over medium-high heat until onion is translucent, 5 minutes. Add lentils, stock and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until lentils are soft, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Using a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic with a large pinch of salt. Add the walnuts and work until finely ground. Add 2 tablespoons crème fraîche, mixing it in a teaspoon at a time, to form a paste. 4. Add the remaining ½ cup crème fraîche to the finished soup. To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top each with a large spoonful of walnut cream, a bit of ground pepper and, if desired, a sprinkle of parsley. Serves 4 to 6. Adapted from "Vegetable Soups," by Deborah Madison.

Manuel Caceros
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. Simply add the cooked meat to the soup during the last few minutes of cooking.


Diksha Magar
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I'm a vegan, so I omitted the cream from the recipe. The soup was still delicious.


Cali Green
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I'm allergic to walnuts, so I substituted them with almonds. The soup still turned out great!


Abdulaziz Aldahmani
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The soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt than the recipe calls for.


Sanyaa Sanyaa
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup didn't turn out as creamy as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Prince khadka
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The soup was too thick for my liking. I added some extra water to thin it out.


tamzed Rafat
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The soup is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs to give it more flavor.


Ramiro martinez
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with lentils, carrots, celery, and onions.


Shuge Williams
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The walnuts and cream add a lot of flavor.


Parvez Ali Lashari
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's a great way to have a delicious meal without a lot of effort.


Bongan Bhebhe
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it fills you up without weighing you down.


Razwan Af
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I love the creaminess of this soup. It's so smooth and velvety.


nisi nisi
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The walnuts in this soup really make it special. They add a unique flavor and texture that you don't get from other lentil soups.


TT Rakib
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover lentils.


Usiobaifo Gabriel (Usiobebe)
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The soup was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it.


Olupot Charles
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Easy to make and delicious! The soup is hearty and filling, and the walnuts add a nice nutty flavor.


stanley okeyson
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This lentil soup is amazing! The combination of lentils, walnuts, and cream creates a rich and flavorful broth that is both comforting and satisfying.