LENTIL SOUP WITH POUNDED WALNUTS AND CREAM
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.
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Manuel Caceros
cmanuel9@gmail.comThis 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
magar-d@gmail.comI'm a vegan, so I omitted the cream from the recipe. The soup was still delicious.
Cali Green
c-green6@gmail.comI'm allergic to walnuts, so I substituted them with almonds. The soup still turned out great!
Abdulaziz Aldahmani
aldahmaniabdulaziz@gmail.comThe soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt than the recipe calls for.
Sanyaa Sanyaa
s.sanyaa@gmail.comI 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
khadka.p@yahoo.comThe soup was too thick for my liking. I added some extra water to thin it out.
tamzed Rafat
r-tamzed66@gmail.comThe soup is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs to give it more flavor.
Ramiro martinez
ramiro-martinez@hotmail.frThis soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with lentils, carrots, celery, and onions.
Shuge Williams
shugew@aol.comI'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
a.parvez@hotmail.frI 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
bongan_b@hotmail.comThis soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it fills you up without weighing you down.
Razwan Af
r.a@hotmail.comI love the creaminess of this soup. It's so smooth and velvety.
nisi nisi
nisi57@yahoo.comThe 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
rakib.t82@yahoo.comI'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)
u.g15@gmail.comThe soup was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it.
Olupot Charles
c62@yahoo.comEasy to make and delicious! The soup is hearty and filling, and the walnuts add a nice nutty flavor.
stanley okeyson
okeysons30@yahoo.comThis lentil soup is amazing! The combination of lentils, walnuts, and cream creates a rich and flavorful broth that is both comforting and satisfying.