Classic Black Bean Soup with dijon and tarragon
This French Soup leans on dijon and tarragon to do the heavy lifting. We roast the Black Bean...
The kind of French plate you make on repeat. cream and nutmeg, a proper roast, and a finish of fresh herbs.
Free to cook
Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the cream and nutmeg 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 roast until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.
Stir in the dijon mustard and the rest of the cream and nutmeg flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.
Add the courgette along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly 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.
Finish with the topping and serve while hot.
Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.
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