Red Lentil Soup

01Method

1. 1

   Peel and cut the carrots, celery, and onion into small pieces. Chop the fresh parsley finely.

2. 2

   Heat the lard in a large pot and sauté the diced vegetables until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the lentils to the pot and stir well to combine with the vegetables.

4. 4

   Pour the stock into the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the lentils are tender, approximately 30 minutes.

5. 5

   While the soup simmers, slice the sausage into rounds and fry in a separate pan until browned.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, mix the flour with a little cold water to create a smooth paste for thickening.

7. 7

   Once the lentils are soft, stir in the flour mixture slowly to thicken the soup to desired consistency.

8. 8

   Add the browned sausage pieces to the soup along with the allspice, salt, and pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Simmer for another 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

10. 10

    Finish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.