Yum! I like just about any kind of soup....this one sounds delicious. I'll give it a try. Hmmm, let's see now....where did I leave that fire extinguisher?
Thanks for this recipe, Snap... I grew up eating lentils---but haven't had any in a long long time. I'd love that soup--and on a cold, winter day, it sounds wonderful. Thanks! Hugs, Betsy
Lentil soup is my favourite! I use veggie seasoning, red lentils (70 ml or so), 2 potatoes, 1/2 onion, maybe garlic, 1 carrot, black pepper and salt. Cook fifteen minutes, serve with crème fraiche and herbal salt. Pretty close to your recipe!
Oh this looks so delish! I have to try it. Thanks for the recipe!! Now I'm hungry, again. xo
February 1, 2010 at 10:21 PM
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I've been trying to make lots of different soups for Mr. Dragon. I'll try to remember to post the recipes for you -- only if they are good! We are trying to stick to mostly vegetarian eating while we wait for surgery. Build him up! Here's the lentil soup recipe I used, with my notes. You know I never make anything exactly as the recipe is written! I hope you enjoy.
Lentil Soup
1 package (16 ounces) dry lentils (do not soak lentils in water) 1 ham bone with meat 2 medium onions chopped 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced carrots 1 large clove garlic, minced (we like garlic so I added more) 1/4 cup tomato paste (I used one small can. We like spicy and I added one can of Rotel tomatoes and green chile.) 2 tablespoons wine vinegar (I didn’t have wine vinegar. I suppose you could add a 1/4 cup of wine!) 1 bay leaf 7 cups water (I used 3 cups of vegetable stock that I had leftover and 4 cups of water.) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1. Cook onions, celery, carrots and garlic in large 5-quart Dutch oven in a couple of tablespoons of olive oil.
2. Add lentils, water, and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer until done. Remove ham bone and let cool. Remove meat and add to soup. Discard bay leaf before serving.
This makes a huge amount. Lots of delicious leftovers. Watch the liquid. You may have to add more depending upon how soupy you like your soup! Also, I don’t salt or pepper. The ham bone usually adds enough seasoning.
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Close this window Jump to comment formYum! I like just about any kind of soup....this one sounds delicious. I'll give it a try. Hmmm, let's see now....where did I leave that fire extinguisher?
January 31, 2010 at 1:18 PM
Thanks for this recipe, Snap... I grew up eating lentils---but haven't had any in a long long time. I'd love that soup--and on a cold, winter day, it sounds wonderful. Thanks!
Hugs,
Betsy
January 31, 2010 at 1:20 PM
Looks delicious and hearty in that viney bowl! Hope Mr Dragon did well on his stress test.
January 31, 2010 at 3:10 PM
Lentil soup is my favourite! I use veggie seasoning, red lentils (70 ml or so), 2 potatoes, 1/2 onion, maybe garlic, 1 carrot, black pepper and salt. Cook fifteen minutes, serve with crème fraiche and herbal salt. Pretty close to your recipe!
January 31, 2010 at 4:04 PM
Soup is just what my cold bones need! What kind of lentils did you use? Red/orange, tiny brown ones or larger green ones? I do love lentils too.
January 31, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Yum, Snap! This looks so good. Thanks for the recipe!
Luck and white light to Mr. Dragon!
January 31, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Sounds GOOD!
February 1, 2010 at 7:13 PM
Oh this looks so delish! I have to try it. Thanks for the recipe!! Now I'm hungry, again. xo
February 1, 2010 at 10:21 PM