Lencseleves - Hungarian Lentil Soup

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Servings

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Lencseleves is a Hungarian lentil soup recipe with chorizo and sour cream. This warming dish is traditionally eaten on New Year's Day to bring good luck.

Lencseleves recipe to make a traditional Hungarian lentil soup for Christmas and New Year's Day.

Ingredients

450g dried green or brown lentils
150g sausage, sliced
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 brown onion, finely chopped
1 large juicy tomato, quartered
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1.5l vegetable stock
0.5 tsp caraway seeds
1.5 tsp sweet smoked paprika powder
5 dried bay leaves
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
salt
black pepper
sour cream (optional)

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Directions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the crushed garlic and caraway seeds and cook for another 2 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Add all the remaining ingredients, stir, then increase heat and bring to a boil.
Simmer for 30 - 40 minutes or until lentils are soft.
Serve with fresh crusty bread and a dollop of sour cream.

Recipe Note

Read the recommended cooking instructions on your packet of lentils, and pre-soak if necessary.