
Italian lentil soup
Description
The soup is simple and quick to prepare. So, I'll tell you, the soup is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1

1. Prepare the ingredients, let's get started!
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Step 2

2. Chop the washed vegetables. Heat oil in a saucepan with a thick (double) bottom and sauté the vegetables until soft.
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Step 3

3. Blanch the tomatoes with boiling water, remove the skin, and chop.
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Step 4

4. Add tomatoes to the fried vegetables, along with thyme, salt, sugar, bay leaf, ground black pepper, and red chili. Simmer for 4-5 minutes.
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Step 5

5. Rinse the lentils and add them to the vegetables.
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Step 6

6. Pour boiling water and cook until the lentils are soft (15-20-25 minutes, depending on the variety).
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Step 7

7. Remove the finished soup from the heat, take out the bay leaf, and puree with an immersion blender.
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Step 8

8. Bring the soup to a boil once again. Remove from heat. The soup is ready. Grate the cheese on a fine grater and chop the herbs.
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Step 9

9. Serve the soup with cheese and herbs. Enjoy!