Lentil soup is a traditional winter dish, filling it with a moderate amount of calories. You can cook it in the traditional way, on the stove. However, if the house has a multicooker, it is worth boiling the soup with it, the whole process will take about an hour. It is better to serve lentil soup with homemade crackers and sour cream; this dish will successfully replace a whole lunch or dinner.
It is necessary
- - 230 g of red lentils;
- - 100 g lean ham;
- - 1 large onion;
- - 3 cloves of garlic;
- - 2 small carrots;
- - 4 ripe tomatoes;
- - bread for croutons;
- - vegetable oil;
- - salt;
- - freshly ground black pepper.
Instructions
Step 1
Rinse the red lentils, cover with cold water and place on the stove. When the water boils, drain it and rinse the lentils again. Cut the lean ham into cubes, the carrots into thin circles. Chop the onion into thin rings, chop the garlic.
Step 2
Pour vegetable oil into the multicooker bowl, put onion and garlic and fry until golden brown. Then add the ham and chopped carrots to the bowl. Run the baking program for 10 minutes. Pour boiling water over ripe tomatoes, remove the skin, coarsely chop the pulp. Place them with sautéed ham and vegetables. Add lentils and pour 2-2.5 liters of water into the multicooker bowl. Season the soup with salt to taste and turn on the stew program for 50 minutes.
Step 3
After the end of the cycle, let the prepared soup brew under the lid. Salt the dish as needed, add freshly ground black pepper and pour into bowls. Add a spoonful of fresh sour cream to each serving.
Step 4
Lentil soup is especially delicious with homemade croutons. Cut the white bread into cubes and dry in the oven. When the crackers are lightly browned, remove them from the baking sheet and refrigerate. Alternatively, fry the sliced bread in a skillet with a little vegetable oil. Then place the crackers on a paper towel lined plate.
