Lentil soup with creme fraiche

serves
4
Lentil soup with creme fraiche recipe
Lentil soup with creme fraiche recipe
Grab a blanket and snuggle up on the couch with this comforting lentil soup.

Ingredients (13)

  • 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, finely chopped
  • 100g bacon, finely chopped
  • 4 thyme sprigs
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 250g puy lentils or other French lentils (from specialty grocers)
  • 8 cups (2L) chicken stock
  • 150g baby spinach
  • 100ml pure (thin) cream
  • 1/4 cup (60g) creme fraiche, plus extra to serve

Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.

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Method

  • 1.
    Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, celery, onion and carrot, and cook for 4-5 minutes until lightly coloured. Add the bacon, herbs and lentils and cover with the chicken stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the lentils are tender. Stir through the baby spinach, cream and creme fraiche, and season to taste.
  • 2.
    To serve, divide soup among serving bowls and serve with extra creme fraiche alongside.
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