Puy Lentil Soup with Naan Lamb Pizza

Another delicious soup made from French or Puy lentils.

Ingredients:
11/4 cup puy lentil, washed and soak for 1 hour.
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced finely
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup sweet potato, diced (optional)
1 cup savoy cabbage, shredded
1/4 cup red wine
3 to 4 cups of broth
1/2 to 3/4 cup crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or paprika and cayenne (for the heat)
1/4 cup finely minced parsley
3 Tbsp grated Parmesan
salt and pepper

Method:

Put the soaked lentils in 2 to 3  cups of water and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and let it cook for about 15  to 20 minutes until just soft. Remove and keep aside.

In a saute pan, add 3 to 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Ad the onion and celery and saute for 5 minutes until soft. Then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then add the sweet potato and savoy cabbage, a little salt and cook for another 4 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes and the cayenne (if using) and cook until dry. Add the red wine to de-glaze the pan and then add the cooked lentils, the broth and bring to boil. Lower the heat and let it cook on medium low heat for another 30 to 40 minutes. Adjust seasoning. Add the parsley and remove from heat.
Serve top with a little olive oil and a sprinkle of Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.

Easy Naan Pizza

Sliced grilled lamb with a little feta, shredded comte cheese makes a great combo for a fast and tasty pizza.