Everyone will be satisfied: this lentil soup will turn out delicious and hearty (video).

A classic dish for a hearty lunch is soup or borscht with pampushki. However, you can diversify your first course menu by preparing a fragrant lentil soup.

The soup is easy and simple to make, and it turns out very delicious. The recipe was shared with us on the Instagram page "cook_julija_simonchuk".

How to Make Lentil Soup

Ingredients:

• chicken thigh fillet – 350-400 g;
• potatoes – 3-4 pcs;
• red lentils – 1 cup;
• onion – 1 pc;
• carrot – 1 pc;
• garlic – 1 clove;
• tomato paste – 2 tbsp;
• salt, pepper – to taste;
• smoked paprika – to taste;
• herbs;
• vegetable oil – for frying;

Cooking Instructions:

1. Sauté the onion with the carrot, then add the garlic and chicken thigh fillet.

2. Add smoked paprika.

3. Sauté briefly and then add the rinsed red lentils.

4. Add the potatoes, pour in water, and cook until the potatoes and lentils are done, occasionally skimming off the foam.

5. Finally, add the bay leaf, allspice, and tomato paste.

6. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, add herbs, and remove from heat.

7. Let it sit for a while, and then it’s ready to serve.