Spiced Cannellini And Lentil Soup Recipes

SPICED CANNELLINI AND LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• 1 Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large deep pan set over a medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery and sweat for 12 minutes, stirring every now and again, until soft and slightly golden. 2 Add the garlic, tomato purée and curry powder to the pan and stir for 1 minute. Set a handful (about 75g) of the beans aside to garnish, then add the rest to the pan with the lentils and stock. Bring to the boil, then simmer with the lid ajar for 20 minutes, until the lentils are soft. Blend the soup to a smooth consistency and season to taste. 3 In a small bowl, mix the reserved cannellini beans with the remaining 1 tsp olive oil, the chopped parsley and a small pinch of crushed sea salt. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the reserved beans and a sprinkling of chilli flakes. A dollop of natural yogurt makes a good topping, too, if liked.

LENTIL AND CANNELLINI BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pot.
• Add carrot, onion and garlic.
• Cook 3 minutes till soft.
• Add stock and tomatoes, bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
• Add lentils and beans, cook further 10 minutes.
• Or keep simmering till desired thickness.
• Season to taste, serve with bacon or parmesan.

SPICED CARROT & LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a large saucepan and dry-fry 2 tsp cumin seeds and a pinch of chilli flakes for 1 min, or until they start to jump around the pan and release their aromas.
• Scoop out about half with a spoon and set aside. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, 600g coarsely grated carrots, 140g split red lentils, 1l hot vegetable stock and 125ml milk to the pan and bring to the boil.
• Simmer for 15 mins until the lentils have swollen and softened.
• Whizz the soup with a stick blender or in a food processor until smooth (or leave it chunky if you prefer).
• Season to taste and finish with a dollop of plain yogurt and a sprinkling of the reserved toasted spices. Serve with warmed naan breads.

SPICY LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Wash and pick over lentils. Cover with water and leave to soak for 15 minutes.
• While lentils are soaking, prepare other ingredients for use.
• When everything is ready, drain lentils and set aside.
• Heat oil in a heavy saucepan. Sauté onion, garlic and ginger until onion is translucent.
• Stir in turmeric, cumin and chili powder, and sauté for about 1 minute.
• Add lentils, zucchini, carrot, vegetable stock, salt and pepper (if needed). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes (until vegetables are almost tender). Spoon off scum as needed.
• Add linguine pieces and simmer another 10-15 minutes (until pasta is al dente). I used only 1 ounce of linguine, but you could use more to add body to the soup.
• To serve, ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro and a dollop of cream, sour cream or Neufchatel cheese.