Wash the lentils in several waters, ensuring that we remove any impurities and dust, then let them soak for half an hour. This process helps reduce cooking time and improves the digestibility of the beans. In the meantime, we prepare the vegetables. We finely chop the onion, carrot, and bell pepper, and if we want an extra flavor, we can also add celery or parsley. These vegetables will provide a rich and full taste to our soup.
In a pot on the stove, we put 3 liters of water and add a few drops of oil, which helps keep the soup clear and delicious. Once the water starts to boil, we add the chopped vegetables and let them boil over medium heat. It is important to stir occasionally to prevent the vegetables from sticking to the bottom of the pot. About halfway through the boiling, when the vegetables become soft, we add the drained and rinsed lentils, the three tablespoons of tomato paste, which will provide an intense flavor and an attractive color, and season with salt to taste.
We let everything simmer until the lentils are cooked, which should not take more than 15-20 minutes, considering they have been soaked. It is essential to check the consistency of the lentils, which should be soft but not turn into a paste. Once the lentils are cooked, we add the borscht, which will give a sour and fresh taste to our soup. We let everything come to a boil so that the flavors combine perfectly.
After boiling, it is time to add the finely chopped greens, such as parsley or dill, which will bring an extra freshness and an irresistible aroma. Also, a pinch of thyme will add a deep aromatic note that will perfectly complement the soup's juiciness. We let it boil for a few more minutes, and then we can enjoy a delicious, healthy, and comforting soup, perfect for any meal. This simple yet flavorful recipe will surely please everyone.
In a pot on the stove, we put 3 liters of water and add a few drops of oil, which helps keep the soup clear and delicious. Once the water starts to boil, we add the chopped vegetables and let them boil over medium heat. It is important to stir occasionally to prevent the vegetables from sticking to the bottom of the pot. About halfway through the boiling, when the vegetables become soft, we add the drained and rinsed lentils, the three tablespoons of tomato paste, which will provide an intense flavor and an attractive color, and season with salt to taste.
We let everything simmer until the lentils are cooked, which should not take more than 15-20 minutes, considering they have been soaked. It is essential to check the consistency of the lentils, which should be soft but not turn into a paste. Once the lentils are cooked, we add the borscht, which will give a sour and fresh taste to our soup. We let everything come to a boil so that the flavors combine perfectly.
After boiling, it is time to add the finely chopped greens, such as parsley or dill, which will bring an extra freshness and an irresistible aroma. Also, a pinch of thyme will add a deep aromatic note that will perfectly complement the soup's juiciness. We let it boil for a few more minutes, and then we can enjoy a delicious, healthy, and comforting soup, perfect for any meal. This simple yet flavorful recipe will surely please everyone.
Ingredients
200 g lentils, 2 onions, 6-7 green onion stalks, 3 potatoes, one red bell pepper, one green bell pepper, one carrot (I used soup vegetables with carrot), greens (parsley, lovage), 0.5 l borscht, 3 tablespoons of tomato paste.