Gourmet Cream of Lentils with Iberian Ham Salt

This cream soup is a nourishing, comforting option that elevates traditional lentils into a gourmet dish. The combination of the legume’s creamy texture with the salty crunch of ham creates an irresistible contrast. To season the vegetable base and bring out the flavors without adding sodium, we’ll use Bonsalt 0% Sodio Castello.

Technical Sheet

• Estimated time: 50 minutes

• Difficulty: ⭐

• Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

• 300g brown lentils

• 2 carrots

• 1 leek (white part only)

• 1 medium onion

• 1 garlic clove

• 1 liter of vegetable stock or water

• 4 slices of Iberian ham (for the ham salt)

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• Bonsalt 0% Sodio Castello

• A pinch of ground cumin

• A pinch of pimentón de la Vera

Professional Step-by-Step Preparation

1. Sauté the base: In a pot with olive oil, cook the leek, onion, garlic, and carrots over medium heat, all finely chopped. Add a pinch of Bonsalt 0% Sodio Castello so the vegetables sweat and concentrate their flavor.

2. Cooking the lentils: Add the lentils (previously rinsed) to the pot along with the cumin and paprika. Cover with the stock or water. Let simmer over low heat for about 35-40 minutes, or until the lentils are very tender.

3. Making the "ham salt": While the lentils are cooking, place the ham slices between two sheets of baking paper and microwave them at full power in 30-second intervals until they are dehydrated and crisp. Once cool, crush them with a mortar and pestle or food processor until you get a coarse powder (your ham "salt").

4. Blending the cream soup: Once the lentils are cooked, remove some of the broth if there is too much, and blend everything with a high-powered blender until smooth and silky.

5. Adjusting the flavor: Adjust the seasoning with Bonsalt 0% Sodio Castello if needed, keeping in mind that the ham salt will add an extra salty touch at the end.

6. Plating: Serve the cream soup very hot in individual bowls and sprinkle generously with the crispy ham salt and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on top.

Nutritional Analysis and Total Macros

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This Lentil cream soup with ham salt is a complete, sophisticated dish that everyone will love. Go ahead and make it for your next dinner with friends and enjoy a unique mix of textures!