Red Lentils Decorticated With Sausages or Cotechino and Hard Boiled Eggs Soup

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Ingredients

• 250g red lentils (decorticated)
• 2 medium-sized sausages or cotechino (pre-cooked)
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 Knorr cubes (vegetable or chicken flavor)
• 1 liter water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
  
  
  
  

Instructions

1. Prepare the Base:

   • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
   • Add the diced celery and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.

2. Dissolve Knorr Cubes and Add Lentils:

   • Boil 1 liter of water and dissolve the Knorr cubes in it.
   • Pour the prepared stock into the pot.
   • Rinse the lentils under cold water and add them to the pot.

3. Cook the Soup:

   • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and creamy.

4. Prepare the Sausages or Cotechino:

   • If using fresh sausages, cook them in a separate pan until fully cooked, then slice them into rounds.
   • For pre-cooked cotechino, heat according to package instructions and slice into thick pieces.

5. Assemble and Serve:

   • Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
   • Add the sliced sausages or cotechino to the pot to warm them through.
   • Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with halved hard-boiled eggs.
   • Garnish with parsley if desired.

Tips

• Adjust the number of Knorr cubes for a more or less intense flavor.
• Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and crusty bread for added comfort.