Lentil soup with minced meat
Description
Perfect for lunch. Lentil dishes are incredibly popular and nutritious. Lentil soups and stews are especially common, as this legume offers a whole range of beneficial qualities and essential nutrients for the human body. I suggest using red lentils for this soup. They are rich in plant-based protein, support metabolism, strengthen the immune system, and cook faster than other lentil varieties. Choose the type of minced meat for the soup according to your family's preferences. The remaining ingredients are traditional. This soup is simple and quick to prepare. Definitely worth trying.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making the soup.
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Step 2
Pour the broth into a saucepan. Peel, rinse, and slice the potatoes. Add them to the saucepan with the broth.
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Step 3
Rinse the lentils and add them to a pot with the broth and potatoes. Place over heat.
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Step 4
While the lentils and potatoes are boiling, peel the onion, rinse it, and chop finely. Similarly, peel and finely chop the garlic. Transfer the onion and garlic to a frying pan and add sunflower oil.
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Step 5
Sauté the onion with garlic over medium heat until translucent.
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Step 6
Add the meat mince to the pan with the onion. I'm using chicken mince.
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Step 7
Stirring, sauté the minced meat with the onion over low heat for 10 minutes.
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Step 8
When the lentil and potato broth is half-cooked, add the fried minced meat with onions to it.
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Step 9
Add tomato paste to the soup, mix, season with salt and pepper.
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Step 10
Cook the soup for another 10 minutes until fully done, then turn off the heat.
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Step 11
The aromatic, hearty, and healthy lentil soup with minced meat is ready. It can be served.