Lentil Soup & Pan-Roasted Salmon with Lentils | Chef Lee Chizmar | Cooking for Baby & Me

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are often less expensive and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Blanch the lentils in water and strain them.

In a pot, add garlic, onions, celery, carrots, and celery root.

Sprinkle a little salt to enhance flavor.

Add the blanched lentils to the pot.

Pour in mushroom stock (or vegetable/chicken stock).

Add more garlic and celery root.

Season the fish with salt and white pepper, and add capers.

Cook the fish almost three-quarters of the way on one side for a good sear.

Add cherry vinegar and lemon juice to the soup.

Puree the soup in the same pot.

Add cream and chives to the soup before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary