Lentil soup with smoked meats
Description
A hearty first course. Preparing lentil soup with smoked meats at home is not difficult at all! Using this recipe for lentil soup with smoked meats, you can easily make this rich and delicious soup. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Pour 4 liters of water into a saucepan, place over heat and bring to a boil. Cut the ribs into pieces of 1-2 ribs each, add to the water and cook for 1 – 1.5 hours.
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Step 2
When the meat easily pulls away from the bone, remove the ribs from the pot, let them cool slightly, and separate the meat from the bones.
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Step 3
Wash the potatoes, peel them, cut into cubes, and add to the boiling broth.
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Step 4
Peel the onion, chop it finely with a knife, and place it in a frying pan preheated with vegetable oil. When the onion is slightly fried, add the peeled and finely chopped carrots. Fry the vegetable mixture until golden brown.
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Step 5
Rinse the lentils thoroughly, then cover with cold water and let them sit for about 5–10 minutes.
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Step 6
When the potatoes are almost ready, add the lentils. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
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Step 7
Then add the stewed vegetables and minced meat from the ribs. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the soup for another 5 minutes.
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Step 8
Chop the herbs. Add the bay leaf and herbs 2-3 minutes before the soup is done cooking. Turn off the heat and let the soup steep, covered, for 10-20 minutes. Then ladle into bowls and serve.