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Plain Lentil Soup with a Special Ingredient

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February 12, 2011
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Plain Lentil Soup with a Special Ingredient
  • Serves 4
Author Notes

Duck prosciutto Made according to Ruhlman's book is a secret weapon in this soup. The fat melts away and the duck meat is tender and sublimely flavorful. It is the best lentil soup that I have ever made. Making the duck prosciutto was fun and easy. Don't be tempted to add other herbs and spices. The duck prosciutto does ALL the work! I made a very thick soup, but you can add some more water to thin it out a bit if you wish.

*****Note: If you don't make your own duck prosciutto, I have seen it at Dean & Deluca. —dymnyno

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1 cup beluga lentils
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup yellow onion, medium dice
  • 1 stalk celery, medium dice
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 cup canned tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup duck breast prosciutto, cubed
Directions
  1. Saute the onions, celery and carrots in a little olive oil.
  2. Add the lentils and cover with the water.
  3. After the lentils are cooked (about 20 minutes) add more water to soup consistency.
  4. Add the tomatoes.
  5. Add the prosciutto.
  6. Simmer for about 30 minutes and serve.
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4 Reviews

mrslarkin
mrslarkin February 13, 2011
That looks great!!
 
TheWimpyVegetarian
TheWimpyVegetarian February 13, 2011
This looks amazing! Indeed, something special happens whith duck and duck fat. And this is clearly a great example of something special!
 
dymnyno
dymnyno February 12, 2011
It is so simple and the duck just does everything! I don't have a blog so I am not part of the Charcartapalooza thing, but I have been following along and the duck prosciutto was fun to make and use.
 
hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour February 12, 2011
This sounds like the best lentil soup ever!