Spicy Ginger and French Lentil Soup

Name: Spicy Ginger and French Lentil Soup
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, French, European
Ingredients: 946 milliliters beef broth; 237 milliliters carrot juice; 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder; 5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled; 355 milliliters dried green lentils; 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 118 milliliters fresh ginger, peeled and minced; 1 ham hock (optional); 4 servings kosher salt; 4 servings plain yogurt; 1 large red onion, minced; 1 Tbsp unsalted butter; 473 milliliters slightly sweet white wine (Gewürztraminer or Riesling)

The recipe Spicy Ginger and French Lentil Soup could satisfy your Mediterranean craving in approximately 2 hours. One portion of this dish contains approximately 34g of protein, 26g of fat, and a total of 679 calories. For $3.48 per serving, you get a main course that serves 4. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up green lentils, extra virgin olive oil, carrot juice, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the extra virgin olive oil you could follow this main course with the Peach Crisp: Healthy Crisp for Breakfast as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

Pour the broth into a large pot, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

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Add the lentils, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to maintain a slow simmer.

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Meanwhile, add the butter and olive oil to a 10-inch skillet set over medium heat.

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Add the onion, ginger, and chile powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft, seven to ten minutes.

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Add the onion mixture to a blender along with the carrot juice. Process until smooth.

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Add this sauce into the pot, along with the ham hock and wine. Cover the pot, and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 45 minutes. If you want a little more mellow soup, continuing cooking for an additional 30 minutes or so. Season to taste with salt.

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Ladle the soup into bowls, and serve with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkling of the crumbled bacon.

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Servings:

946milliliters

beef broth 237milliliters

carrot juice 1teaspoon

chipotle chile powder 5slices

cooked bacon, crumbled 355milliliters

dried green lentils 1Tbsp

extra virgin olive oil 118milliliters

fresh ginger, peeled and minced 1

ham hock (optional)4servings

kosher salt 4servings

plain yogurt 1large

red onion, minced 1Tbsp

unsalted butter 473milliliters

slightly sweet white wine (Gewürztraminer or Riesling)

Recommended wine: Bordeaux, Champagne, White Burgundy

French on the menu? Try pairing with Bordeaux, Champagne, and White Burgundy. French wine is just as diverse as French food, but you rarely go wrong with champagne. If your meal calls for a white wine, you might also try a white burgundy. For a red, try a red bordeaux blend. The Mouton Cadet Bordeaux Rouge with a 4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 12 dollars per bottle.