Lentils are rich in minerals and protein.
They are also low in fat which makes them an excellent pulse for health.
There are many ways to cook them, but prepared in soup, they reveal all their flavor.
It's a really cheap gourmet recipe!
And gourmets will appreciate it at its fair value.
Here is a recipe for lentil soup, easy to make and really economical.
It will be ideal to taste in this winter season!
Preparation:10 min - Cooking:2 hours - For 6 people
Difficulty:Easy - Budget per person:€0.26
- 500g lentils (blonde or green)
- 2 beautiful carrots
- 4 potatoes
- 2 onions
- 2 liters of water
- salt &pepper
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 I add the lentils and cut vegetables then I 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 let it simmer for 2 hours.
There you go, the lentil soup is ready :-)
Easy, right?
I serve it hot with bread croutons that I make with my leftover stale bread.
What should I do if my soup is too thick?
When cooked, the lentils will swell and make your soup very thick .
To thin it, do not hesitate to add boiling water when cooking.
And if you prefer it smoother, you can also blend it.
- 500 g of lentils:€1.70 per kilo, i.e. €0.85
- 2 carrots:about 250 g at €1.20 per kilo, i.e. €0.30
- 4 potatoes:around 480 g at €0.70 per kilo, i.e. €0.34
- 2 onions:around 125 g at €0.80 per kilo, i.e. €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.
