How to cook lentil soup: 2 unusual options

Lentils are not often used in the kitchen. And in vain. They are extremely healthy and nutritious, which is especially important in the fall. One of the most popular lentil-based dishes is soup. Once you cook it, you will fall in love with it forever.

The FoodOboz editorial team will tell you how to make lentil soup based on chefs' recipes.

Lentil cream soup according to the recipe of Yulia Koretska, which she shared on her Instagram page

Ingredients:

• Chicken meat - 240 g
• Red lentils - 120 g
• Onion - 1 pc.
• Carrot - 1 pc.
• Bell pepper - 1 pc.
• Tomatoes - 3 pcs.
• Salt/pepper - to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Cut onions, tomatoes, and peppers. Grate the carrots. Put them in a frying pan.
2. When the vegetables are slightly soft, add the meat and lentils. Pour over the water. Simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
3. Pour the mixture into a blender and blend.

Lentil soup with cabbage according to the recipe of Antotina Turzai, which she shared on her Instagram page

Ingredients:

• Meat - 300 g.
• Potatoes - 3 pcs.
• Red lentils - 50 g
• Cabbage - 200 g
• Onion - 1 pc.
• Carrot - 1 pc.
• Bell pepper - 1 pc.
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Spices - to taste
• Greens - to taste
• Sunflower oil - 1 tbsp.

Method of preparation:

1. Cut the meat into small pieces. Put it in a thick-bottomed saucepan, add oil, and a little salt. Cook in its own juice under a closed lid until tender, periodically adding a little water to prevent it from burning.
2. Finely chop the onions, carrots, peppers, and garlic.
3. When the liquid boils in the pot with the meat, add the vegetables, stir, and cook for about 2 minutes.
4. Add diced potatoes and pre-washed red lentils.
5. Pour boiling water (1.5 liters), cook over low heat under a closed lid until the potatoes are almost ready.
6. Chop the cabbage randomly, and add to the pot 5 minutes before the potatoes are ready. Cook for about 5-7 minutes. Season with your favorite spices, add salt if necessary.
7. Add herbs and let it brew for a while.