Spicy lentil soup with smoked sausages
4 servings
40 minutes
Spicy lentil soup with smoked sausages is a true symphony of flavors born in sunny Greece. Lentils, one of the oldest ingredients in Mediterranean cuisine, add richness to the dish, while smoked sausages contribute a smoky aroma balanced by the sweetness of carrots and the spiciness of garlic. Tomatoes and red peppers create a light tang and pleasant heat that awaken the appetite. This soup warms the soul and body, making it an ideal dish for cool evenings. It pairs wonderfully with rye bread and a glass of tart wine, revealing the beauty of simple yet harmonious flavor combinations. Greeks have long valued it as a nutritious and hearty dish that delights taste buds while nourishing the body with valuable nutrients.
1
Boil lentils in 2-3 liters of water. Add red pepper flakes and tomato. (They can be omitted). I also like to add small pasta to such soup, but it's a matter of taste.
- Lentils: 1 glass
- Red pepper flakes: 20 g
- Tomato paste: 3 tablespoons
2
At this time, we start preparing the other ingredients — we cut the sausages, grate the carrots, and finely chop the garlic or pass it through a garlic press.
- Smoked sausages: 500 g
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Garlic: to taste
3
From this, we make a fry - we fry sausages seasoned with peppers and coriander in vegetable oil until they turn brown. We add vegetables and tomato paste to stew.
- Smoked sausages: 500 g
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Tomato paste: 3 tablespoons
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
After the sauté is ready, add it to the lentils. Cook until the lentils are done.
- Lentils: 1 glass