Lentil Soup

From: Stepford Mom

On Oct 28, 2009

Bland to us, and had too much oregano / parsley taste. Not great. May be OK with added/updated ingrediants.

From: Chef #1238955

On Apr 14, 2009

This was great! The first lentil recipe that my family and I have liked. I did change it a bit, but only because I had to use what I had on hand. I used a large can of Italian diced tomatoes which helped my being out of garlic and oregano. I also used a bit of italian seasoning. I also did not have parsley. I added a tsp of rosemary. I used a hamhock and 3 slices of bacon. I lost track of time and cooked it for over an hour, it was tender. Yummy yummy. Thanks Karen

From: Natalia 3

On Oct 3, 2006

I was a bit skeptical at first, but with some minor tweaking of spices this turned out to be an enjoyable soup. If you're going for taste, I'd recommend sauteeing the onions and garlic for a short while before adding them to the pot. But preparing as suggested is not too bad and healthier. I used two chicken sausages instead of bacon, added an extra bay leaf and some crushed chili pepper. I also added a tablespoon of butter because I was searching for more depth of flavor. Over time, the flavors come together nicely.

From: carole in orlando

On Jan 16, 2006

Very good soup! I threw in a chopped up parsnip with the carrots, used sweet Italian sausage instead of bacon, added four cups of vegetable broth and four cups of water and used the seasonings called for. This was a good cold night supper. Thanks, Carole in Orlando