Lentil soup with meat
Description
A hearty first course. This recipe will tell you how to make lentil soup with meat. The soup is coarse, somewhat primitive, but very filling and rich. A real man's dish, although in our family everyone enjoys it, regardless of the diner's gender :) Perfect for a weekday family lunch or dinner. Serve with fresh herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
We'll start by putting the meat on to cook. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat slightly and continue cooking over medium heat for about 35 minutes.
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Step 2
Now we peel the vegetables and chop them into small cubes.
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Step 3
At the same time, rinse the lentils and soak them in cold boiled water.
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Step 4
Next, we select the boiled meat from the pot.
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Step 5
Cut the meat into cubes.
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Step 6
Fry the onion and carrot in a pan previously greased with vegetable oil.
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Step 7
Finely chop the garlic and add it to the sautéed vegetables.
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Step 8
Dice the tomato. By the way, you can peel the tomato by dipping it in boiling water for a few minutes.
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Step 9
And add all of this to the pan.
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Step 10
Add lentils to the pot and cook for 20 minutes, checking for doneness. Then add potatoes, bring to a boil, and pour in the dressing and chopped meat. Add ground black pepper, herbs, and bay leaf as well. Turn off the stove and let it simmer, covered.
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Step 11
Serve the dish hot.