Scottish Lentil Soup

May 07, 2023May 7, 20230 12
Make a hearty and warming Scottish Lentil Soup for a comforting meal.
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Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 ounces ham
1 large leek
1 medium onion
10 large carrots
1 medium rutabaga
1 1/2 cups red lentils
1 1/4 quarts water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chicken stock paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
362
Sugar
14g
Fat
7g
Scottish Lentil Soup is a traditional Scottish dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a hearty and warming soup that is perfect for cold weather. This soup is packed with nutritious ingredients and is a great way to get your daily serving of vegetables and protein. It is easy to make and can be served as a main course or as a side dish. Plus, it's also a budget-friendly meal option!

Instructions

1.Dice the ham, leek, onion, carrots, and rutabaga.
2.Rinse the lentils in a sieve.
3.Heat the olive oil in a large pot and sauté the ham, leek, and onion for 5 minutes.
4.Add the carrots, rutabaga, and lentils. Pour in the water and add the chicken stock paste.
5.Bring the soup to a boil, add salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Simmer for 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the lentils are soft.
6.Puree the soup in a blender or with a hand-held blender.
7.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

Hearty and warming soup, perfect for cold weather.
Healthy and nutritious with lots of veggies and lentils.

CONS

May not be suitable for those with a ham or lentil allergy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is high in fiber and protein thanks to the lentils. It also contains many vitamins and minerals from the carrots and rutabaga, including Vitamin A and potassium.

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