Lentil and Kumquat Soup

Name: Lentil and Kumquat Soup
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 177 milliliters diced carrots; 177 milliliters diced celery; 9 Tbsps chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 227 grams kumquats (about 24); 355 milliliters French green*, black beluga, or regular lentils, sorted from debris and rinsed; 1 liters About reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 113 grams 3/4 cup chopped pancetta or bacon; 1 teaspoons pepper

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Lentil and Kumquat Soup a try. This recipe serves 5. One serving contains 425 calories, 25g of protein, and 15g of fat. Head to the store and pick up carrots, pepper, chicken broth, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn.

Instructions

Saut pancetta in oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Discard all but 2 tbsp. fat.

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Add onion, carrots, celery, and thyme; cook, stirring often, until vegetables start to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

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Add lentils, 6 cups broth, and the pepper to pot. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are almost tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

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Meanwhile, quarter kumquats and seed**. Finely chop 3/4 cup. Thinly slice remaining kumquats crosswise.

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Stir sliced kumquats into soup and add 1/4 tsp. salt. Simmer until lentils are tender, about 5 more minutes. Stir in 3 tbsp. parsley and a little more broth if you like.

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In a small bowl, combine chopped kumquats and remaining 6 tbsp. parsley and 1/4 tsp. salt; spoon onto bowls of soup.

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*French green lentils (also called Du Puy lentils) and black beluga lentils hold their shape after cooking. Find them at well-stocked grocery stores and purcellmountainfarms.com.

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Black Lentils