Pan-Seared Lentil Chowder

Method

1. Start by prepping your yellow onion, garlic, vegetable stock so the cooking goes quickly.
2. Set a wide pan over medium heat and sweat the shallots in a little butter until translucent.
3. Turn the heat up, add the lentil, and cook until deeply browned and aromatic.
4. Fold in the black pepper and season generously; give everything a minute to come together.
5. Taste and adjust, then finish with a drizzle of olive oil right before serving.
6. Serve warm, ideally with something to soak up the sauce.