à la Conti

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Potage à la Conti (Lentil soup) 

à la Conti — a French term referring to dishes made or garnished with lentils (usually puréed) and sometimes bacon — [ah lah KON-tee]

Cuisine: French

Category: Glossary

Sub Category: Cooking Terms

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