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Braised Lentil Bisque

A sun-drenched take on Lentil Bisque, built on feta and dill and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 1 hr 5 min and easily enough for 6 people.

4.7 from 2,411 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook40 min
Serves6
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Braised Lentil Bisque
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the feta and dill elements, and pat the lentil dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the dried lentils and braise until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the dried oregano and the rest of the feta and dill flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the cherry tomatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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