Czech Lentil Soup Čočková Polévka

Name: Czech Lentil Soup Čočková Polévka
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 480 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 LB oflentils - dried; 7 cups ofwater; 2 TBSP offrying oil (any kind) (adjust if needed); 1onion - peeled and chopped (large onion); 3carrots - peeled and roughly chopped (medium size carrots); 1 LB ofPolish kielbasa - sliced; 6 cups ofvegetable broth (or beef broth); 2 TBSP ofmarjoram - dried; 1 TSP ofallspice - ground; 2 PCS ofbay leaves; 2 cloves ofgarlic - peeled and grated (or pressed); 1 TSP ofsalt (*); ½ TSP ofpepper - ideally freshly ground

6 servings

Vegan Diet, Czech Simmering

Czech Lentil Soup Čočková Polévka is one of the staples of Czech cuisine. It is very filling but also very refreshing at the same time. The delicious combination of lentils and carrots is nicely balanced by marjoram and Allspice, and by using vegetable broth, this soup is completely vegan! This...

... healthy and tasty soup is very inexpensive and also very easy to make. For these reasons, it will easily become one of your favorites!

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November 16, 2023

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30 min.
8+ h.
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Ingredients:

1 LB of lentils - dried
7 cups of water
2 TBSP of frying oil (any kind) (adjust if needed)
1 onion - peeled and chopped (large onion)
3 carrots - peeled and roughly chopped (medium size carrots)
Optionally: 1 LB of Polish kielbasa - sliced
6 cups of vegetable broth (or beef broth)
2 TBSP of marjoram - dried
1 TSP of allspice - ground
2 PCS of bay leaves
2 cloves of garlic - peeled and grated (or pressed)
1 TSP of salt (*)
½ TSP of pepper - ideally freshly ground

*This recipe assumes that you are working with a sodium free broth (a broth with no salt added). If you are working with a broth which includes sodium, adjust the amount of salt based on your preference.

Tools:

1x Measuring Cups
1x Measuring Spoons
1x Chef’s knife
1x Cutting Board
1x Medium Mixing Bowl (3 – 4 QT)
1x Plate
1x Large Sauce Pan or Medium Pot (6QT)
1x Measuring Pitcher or Small Glass/Ceramic Bowl
1x Wooden Spoon or High-Temperature Silicone Spatula
1x Immersion Blender or Food Processor or Blender
1x Small Hand Grater or Garlic Press

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Best served with:

Croutons

Herb Baguette

Rustic Bread or Baguettes

Directions:

1. Soak Lentils

Let’s start the preparation of Czech Lentil Soup (Čočková Polévka) by soaking the lentils.

1.1. Place into a medium mixing bowl:

1 LB of dried lentils
7 cups of cold water

Thoroughly stir.

1.2.

Cover with a plate and let sit in water until partially softened (about 8 hours or preferably overnight).

Kitchen Guide

Fruit & Vegetable Preparation & Cutting

September 29, 2023

Fruit and vegetables are nutritious, full of vitamins, and are very flavorful. Even if you are not interested in gaining the health benefits or appreciate the initial taste, fruit and vegetables are often very important for creating a final flavor in many meals (creating important flavor elements). The following are ways to wash, peel, and cut your produce. In this section, I’m not able to cover all fruits and vegetables but have chosen the most common ones. In this section I’m not able to cover all fruits and vegetables but have chosen the most common ones.

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2. Sauté Vegetables:

2.1. Preheat a pot on medium-high heat with 2 TBSP of frying oil and add:

1 large onion – finely chopped

Sauté with occasional stirring until glossy (about 2 – 3 minutes).

2.2. Add:

2 medium carrot – sliced

And sauté for an additional 1 minute.

2.3. Optionally add:

1 LB of Polish kielbasa – sliced

Sauté for an additional 2 – 3 minutes with occasional stirring until the kielbasa releases some fat and gets partially seared.

3. Stew:

3.1. Add:

Soaked lentils from step 1 (including water)
4 cups of vegetable broth
2 TBSP of dried marjoram
1 TSP ground Allspice
2 PCS of bay leaves

Briefly stir and cover with a lid. Bring to a simmer (about 195°F) with occasional stirring.

3.2.

Lower heat to medium and cook with occasional stirring until lentils are fully cooked (for about 20 – 30 minutes). Taste lentils to make sure.

3.3.

Remove and dispose of bay leaves.

4. Thickening Phase:

4.1. Place about ¼ of the soup (with lentils and carrots) into a pitcher or small mixing bowl.

Note:
Simply estimate the amount; you do not need to be exact.

4.2.

Then process it until smooth using an immersion blender.

4.3.

Pour back into the soup and thoroughly stir.

5. Finishing Phase of Czech Lentil Soup Čočková Polévka:

5.1. Add:

2 cloves of garlic – grated
1 TSP of salt
½ TSP of ground pepper

Briefly stir together and cook with occasional stirring until your soup thickens (now without the lid, usually for about 1 – 3 minutes).

5.2.

Optionally, add water if the liquid evaporates more than it should, and then cook for an additional 3 minutes.

5.3.

Taste and add salt and/or pepper if needed.

6. Serve Czech Lentil Soup Čočková Polévka:

6.1.

Serve with bread of any kind.

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