Modern Lentil Soup (Brodo di Lenticchie)

Name: Modern Lentil Soup (Brodo di Lenticchie)
Ingredients: 1 cup Dried lentils (Use brown or green lentils); 4 tablespoons Butter; 2 tablespoons Heavy cream; 6 cups Beef stock (Vegetable stock can be substituted); 0.5 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste); 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (Freshly ground, or to taste)

A simple and comforting lentil soup, updated for modern kitchens.

Ingredients

1 cup Dried lentils (Use brown or green lentils)
4 tablespoons Butter
2 tablespoons Heavy cream
6 cups Beef stock (Vegetable stock can be substituted)
0.5 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste)
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (Freshly ground, or to taste)

Instructions

1Rinse the lentils in a colander under cold water. Place the lentils in a large pot and cover with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the lentils are very soft, about 25 minutes.
2Pass the cooked lentils through a colander or sieve, reserving the cooking liquid. Alternatively, use an immersion blender to puree the lentils directly in the pot.
3Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the pureed lentils and cream, mixing well. Gradually add the beef stock, one ladleful at a time, stirring until the soup reaches your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.