Red Lentil and Smoked Pancetta Soup Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Red lentils | 200 Gram | |
| Pancetta rashers | 8 Medium, smoked | |
| Carrots | 50 Gram | |
| Leek | 50 Gram | |
| Red onion | 50 Gram | |
| Chicken stock | 4 Cup (64 tbs) (use as needed) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 377 Calories from Fat 87
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10 g15%
Saturated Fat 3.4 g16.9%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 7.2 mg2.4%
Sodium 354.8 mg14.8%
Total Carbohydrates 44 g14.6%
Dietary Fiber 9.7 g38.9%
Sugars 7.1 g
Protein 27 g54.5%
Vitamin A 46.1% Vitamin C 5.7%
Calcium 4.1% Iron 15.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. Put the lentils into a fine strainer and wash well under cold running water.
2. Peel and chop the carrot and chop into ½” dice.
3. Peel and chop the onion into ½” dice.
4. Wash and chop the white of the leek into ½” dice.
5. Cut 4 rashers of pancetta into ½” strips.
6. Cut the remaining rashers into ¼” pieces.
7. Shallow fry in a frying pan until crispy (no oil).
8. Remove and drain on kitchen paper and put aside for the garnish.
9. Make your own croutons from white bread and put aside for the garnish.
10. Chop the parsley for garnish.
11. Weigh all ingredients.
MAKING
12. Place the washed lentils into a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
13. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to the boil.
14. Turn down the heat and simmer gently, skimming if necessary.
15. Warm the oil in a large frying pan.
16. Add the onion, carrot, leek and remaining pancetta.
17. Sweat for 5 minutes without color.
18. Add to the simmering lentils and simmer for a further 45 minutes.
19. Remove from the heat, allow to cool slightly and blend in a liquidizer until smooth.
20. Pass the soup through a fine strainer into a clean saucepan.
21. Reheat to nearly boiling and season to taste.
SERVING
22. Ladle the red lentil soup into warm soup bowls.
23. Garnish each bowl with a few crispy pancetta, sprinkle over chopped parsley and serve with croutons.
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