Hungarian Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp unsalted butter
6 oz smoked ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice (a generous cup)
8 -10 cups beef stock
1 lb lentils
1 small dried red chili
1 pinch dried savory, crumbled
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup tomato puree
4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 loaf white bread, crusts trimmed, cubed

Directions:

Make croutons: melt butter with olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add bread cubes and stir gently until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and set side.
Melt 1 T. butter in heavy Dutch oven over mediium heat. Add ham and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 6 cups stock, lentils, chili, and savory. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender but firm to bire, stirring occasionall, about 30 minutes.
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, carrots and bell pepper. Stir until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes. Stir mixture into soup. Add enough stock to cover.
Wipe out skillet. Add 3 T. butter and melt over medium-low heat. Add flour and stir until light, about 6 minutes. Whisk in 2 cups stock. Bring to boil, whisking constantly. Add to soup. Stir in the tomato puree and 3 T. vinegar. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Thin soup to desired consistency with stock. Season with remaining 1 T. vinegar, salt and generous amount of pepper. Discard chili. Garnish soup with Sauteed Croutons and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	543.91 Kcal (2277 kJ)
Calories from fat	238.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.55g	41%
Cholesterol	35.19mg	12%
Sodium	762.29mg	32%
Potassium	1350.19mg	29%
Total Carbs	50.74g	17%
Sugars	9.31g	37%
Dietary Fiber	19.74g	79%
Protein	25.77g	52%
Vitamin C	31.7mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	22%
Iron	11.1mg	62%
Calcium	93.4mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	111.9 Kcal (469 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.46g	41%
Cholesterol	7.24mg	12%
Sodium	156.83mg	32%
Potassium	277.79mg	29%
Total Carbs	10.44g	17%
Sugars	1.91g	37%
Dietary Fiber	4.06g	79%
Protein	5.3g	52%
Vitamin C	6.5mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	22%
Iron	2.3mg	62%
Calcium	19.2mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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