Nancy and Danny told me they loved Joni Mitchell, Walt Whitman and Impressionism. The result…breakfast for dinner in the form of Monet’s scrambled eggs, Joni Mitchell’s Lentil Soup that she would eat for breakfast and Walt Whitman’s coffee cake via Paper and Salt.
Joni Mitchell’s Lentil Soup (that she would eat in the early afternoon with eggs and toast)
Serves four
In a large pan on a low heat, slowly soften a chopped clove of garlic and a chopped onion in a little butter, until translucent. Add two tablespoons of tomato puree and a teaspoon of sweet paprika, and cook, stirring, for two minutes. Add 200g red lentils, three tablespoons of bulgur wheat (optional) and 1.2 litres of chicken or vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the soup catching. Once the lentils are soft and starting to fall apart, take off the heat and blitz until fairly smooth. Season to taste, then serve sprinkled with chilli flakes, a pinch of dried mint and a squeeze of lemon.
