Lentil Soup

From: Cookin'Diva

On Dec 22, 2009

This is a rustic comfort soup, chock full of fiber, veggies, vitamins, and great taste. I made it pretty much as directed, although my total simmering time was about 1 hour, as opposed to the 2 hours stated. Look on your package of lentils for guidance - my package said "no soaking required and 30 minutes of cooking time". It may take longer than the package directs, but I doubt you'll need 2 hours at the stove. Very yummy!

From: Allison K

On Dec 8, 2009

I make lentils many different ways. This is one of my new favorites!!! Thanks for sharing such a great anytime recipe.

From: Shabby Sign Shoppe

On Mar 24, 2003

This is a great soup. I love lentil soup and my childhood neighbor from Greece used to make the best. This is the next best thing. Next time I will add some chopped frozen spinach, (1/2 a box) like she used to do. Thanks so much!

From: Helping Hands

On Jun 29, 2008

Wonderful! We loved this healthy, good-for-you, hearty, delicious soup!!!! It was filled with veggies and fiber; very flavorful; filling; and warm and comforting. We found this to taste great at first serving, with leftovers that were almost even better; and it freezes very well. I definitely recommened what another reviewer recommended - instead of two quarts water, make this with one quart water, and one quart vegetable broth - it really adds flavor to this soup!!! I also added about five cloves of garlic, seasoning salt, several dashes of hot sauce, and some cayanne pepper, among other additions. Adding lots of extras to this soup really heightened the flavor, so I would recommend using this recipes as a base, then experimenting and adding lots of interesting spices and additions (this is why I gave it four stars instead of five - it is a great base, but does need a little something extra!). My final product was excellent, using this recipe as a base, and then being a creative chef! This is a dish that I will be making again and again!!