Lentil purée soup with bacon
Description
The recipe won't take much time. We'll prepare a light broth using chicken legs. The soup gets its bright flavor and rich aroma from the addition of bacon—preferably smoked bacon. Lentils will give the soup a unique silky texture and pleasant taste. This soup can be served with bread, croutons, or fresh herbs. Be sure to keep this recipe in mind—it's a perfect option for varying your diet. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Pour water into a saucepan, add the chicken legs, and bring to a boil. Cook for 20 minutes. Add lentils to the saucepan and cook for another 20 minutes.
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Step 3
After some time, remove the legs from the broth and blend the lentils with a blender.
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Step 4
Add the sliced potatoes to the pot and cook for 10 minutes.
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Step 5
Peel the vegetables, chop the onion into cubes, and grate the carrot. Cut the bacon into cubes as well. Fry the vegetables and bacon for 4-5 minutes, adding a little oil to the pan if necessary.
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Step 6
Also remove the chicken meat from the bones. Transfer it to the sauté pan, then after a minute add everything to the pot with the boiling broth and potatoes. Add salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Cook the soup for another 5 minutes.
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Step 7
Add chopped fresh herbs to the soup to taste. Remove the bay leaf. Blend the soup with a blender and serve.
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Step 8
The soup is ready. Serve hot.