Indulge in a culinary journey with our hearty and flavorful Lentil and Roasted Garlic Soup with Seared Steak. This wholesome soup is packed with protein-rich lentils, aromatic roasted garlic, and tender seared steak, creating a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul on a chilly day. Accompany this satisfying soup with a side of fluffy popovers, perfect for dipping and soaking up every drop of the savory broth. For a sweet treat, try our decadent Chocolate Lava Cakes, featuring a rich chocolate center that oozes out upon every spoonful. And if you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast option, our Fluffy Pancakes with Honey Butter are sure to hit the spot, with their light and airy texture and a drizzle of sweet honey butter.
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LENTIL AND ROASTED GARLIC SOUP WITH SEARED STEAK
Steps:
- Place oil, garlic, and rosemary in heavy small saucepan. Cook over lowest possible heat until garlic begins to brown, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool. Drain, reserving garlic oil and garlic cloves separately. Discard rosemary. Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover garlic oil and garlic cloves separately and chill.
- Place 3 cups water and green lentils in small saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 25 minutes. Cool lentils; drain.
- Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup garlic oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add leek and sage. Cook until leek is soft, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.
- Add 7 cups vegetable broth, soy sauce, red lentils, and green lentils to pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until lentils are almost tender, about 15 minutes. Add yams and garlic cloves and cook until yams are tender, adding more broth by 1/2 cupfuls as needed to cover vegetables, about 10 minutes. Add kale to soup. Simmer until kale is wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon garlic oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Place steak in skillet and cook until brown and cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to cutting board; let stand 10 minutes. Thinly slice steak.
- Divide soup among 6 bowls. Arrange sliced steak atop soup. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley, drizzle with garlic oil, and serve.
SKIRT STEAK WITH LENTIL SALAD
This recipe came to The Times in 1990 in Pierre Franey's 60-Minute Gourmet column. A lentil salad (we used those tiny French green lentils, but you can use the standard supermarket variety as well) is dressed with a Dijon mustard vinaigrette, then topped with skirt steak that's been seared in a cast-iron pan. A simple sauce, made by deglazing the pan with butter, garlic and parsley, is drizzled over the top. It is classic Franey - uncomplicated, elegant and delicious.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, steaks and chops, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To make the lentil salad, put the water in a large saucepan. Wash the lentils in a colander and add to the saucepan. Add the carrots, bay leaf, thyme and salt. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain and remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the mustard, 3/4 cup of oil and the vinegar, onions, tarragon, salt and pepper. Blend well with a wire whisk. Add the lentils and stir. Serve warm, lukewarm or cool.
- To prepare the meat, sprinkle it on both sides with salt and pepper and brush with 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet large enough to hold two steaks over high heat, add the steaks and brown them for 3 minutes for medium-rare. Turn and continue cooking until they are thoroughly browned, about 3 minutes more. Remove to a warm platter. Repeat the procedure for the two remaining steaks.
- Pour the fat from the skillet and reduce the heat. Add the butter, garlic and parsley. Cook briefly, stirring. Add any juices from the platter and blend well. Pour the sauce over the steaks and serve with the lentil salad immediately.
GARLICKY LENTIL SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Garlic Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lentil Thyme Parsley Gourmet
Yield Makes about 3 cups, serving 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice garlic. In a 2-quart saucepan bring water to a boil with garlic, lentils, and thyme and simmer until lentils are tender, about 25 minutes. In a blender coarsely pur e mixture (use caution when blending hot liquids) and return to pan. Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper to taste and bring soup to a simmer.
- Serve soup drizzled with oil and vinegar.
ROASTED PEPPER AND LENTIL SOUP
This summery soup can be served cold or hot. The lentils make the soup hearty while still light and refreshing.
Provided by Jones
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heating element in your oven and preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Arrange red bell pepper halves, yellow bell pepper halves, and orange bell pepper halves onto prepared baking sheet with cut sides down.
- Roast peppers under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place the blackened peppers into a bowl and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Steam as they cool until the skin has loosened completely, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins. Cut peppers into small dice.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and carrot in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, tarragon, thyme, and paprika; continue to cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Stir roasted peppers, tomatoes, water, and hot sauce into the peppers mixture, place a cover on the pot, and cook until the tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.
- Pour vegetable broth into the pot; add lentils, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil, cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
- Pour soup into a blender or food processor no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse several time to get the soup to be only slightly chunky. Repeat processing until all soup has been blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 720.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
GARLIC LENTIL SOUP
This may take a bit of time to make but it is one of my favourite comfort foods, especially on a nippy winter day. From Cooking for Diabetics by Michekke Berriedale-Johnson
Provided by Sackville
Categories Lentil
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the lentils, onions, garlic, carrot, oil, bay leaves, marjoram or oregano and stock into a large saucepan.
- Bring to the boil and then simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bay leaves and add the red wine vinegar as well as the salt and pepper to taste.
- You can thin the soup out if you like with a little stock or water before serving.
- To freeze: Freeze in a rigid container.
- To reheat: Thaw and heat through.
Tips:
- For a creamier soup, blend half of the soup in a blender or food processor until smooth and then return it to the pot.
- To make the soup ahead of time, cook the soup according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to serve, reheat the soup over medium heat until warmed through.
- To add more vegetables to the soup, try adding diced carrots, celery, or potatoes. You could also add a handful of chopped spinach or kale.
- If you don't have any steak on hand, you can use ground beef or turkey instead. Just brown the meat in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through.
- Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs, or a side of crusty bread.
Conclusion:
This lentil and roasted garlic soup with seared steak is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The soup is packed with protein and fiber, and the steak adds a delicious richness. This soup is also relatively easy to make, and it can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this lentil and roasted garlic soup with seared steak a try. You won't be disappointed!
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