Lentil Soup (Vellutata di Lenticchie)
Instructions
Let the lentils soak for 3 hours in cold water, remove those come to the surface, drain the remaining.
Place over heat a saucepan with the crushed garlic, thyme and onions cut in half.
Add lentils, pour a quart of cold water, add salt.
Cook covered on medium flame for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
When cooked remove the herbs and garlic.
Put aside three tablespoons of lentils, drained the other and blend to reduce them to cream.
Pour into a soup tureen and beating with a whisk, cream.
cream.
Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
Add the lentils.
Ingredients and dosing for 4 persons
- 200 g of green lentils
- 100 g of red lentils
- 20 cl of cream
- 2 spring onions
- 1 clove of garlic
- Thyme
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
- Salt
- Pepper