Lentil Soup, a Truly Cheap Gourmet Recipe.
Lentils are rich in minerals and proteins.
They are also low in fat which makes them an excellent dried vegetable for health.
There are many ways to cook them, but when prepared as a soup, they reveal all their flavor.
And gourmets will appreciate it at its true value.
Here is a recipe for lentil soup, easy to make and moreover really economical.
It will be ideal to taste in this winter season!
Ingredients for 6 persons
Preparation: 10 min - Cooking: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy - Budget per person: € 0.26
- 500 g of lentils (blond or green)
- 2 nice carrots
- 4 potatoes
- 2 onions
- 2 liters of water
- salt pepper
How to do
1. I peel the onions, carrots and potatoes then cut them into small pieces.
2. I pour about 2 liters of water into a large saucepan and add the lentils and chopped vegetables, then mix.
3. I salt and pepper, cover the pan and cook over high heat.
4. As soon as the preparation begins to boil, I lower the heat and simmer for 2 hours.
Results
There you go, the lentil soup is ready :-)
I serve hot with croutons of bread that I make with my leftover stale bread.
Bonus tip
What if my soup is too thick?
During cooking, the lentils will swell and make your soup very thick.
To thin it, do not hesitate to add boiling water during cooking. And if you prefer it smoother, you can also put it in the blender.
Budget
- 500 g of lentils: at € 1.70 per kilo or € 0.85
- 2 carrots: around 250 g at € 1.20 per kilo or € 0.30
- 4 potatoes: around 480 g at € 0.70 per kilo or € 0.34
- 2 onions: approximately 125 g at € 0.80 per kilo or € 0.10
An addition of € 0.26 per person or € 1.59 for 6 people.
With this easy to prepare and really inexpensive lentil soup recipe, you will enjoy yourself while taking care of your health.
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