Comments on: I LOVE Lentil Soup, but..

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:16:58 +0000

I grew up eating lentils. My theory is they are naturally bland and that’s the way it is. They will always have a hearty texture and taste to them.

Salt, tasty beef bullion, onions, cumin, garlic, diced tomatoes, that bacon recipe sounds good, carrots — all these help make them tasty.

cooking them in a pan instead of a crockpot will help too as I think flavor cooks into legume better.

Try an Indian recipe too.

good luck. If you find something fabulous, let us know.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:33:25 +0000

This is the one I use, but you can leave out the bacon, and it tastes just as delicious

For 2.5 litres

125g smoked bacon, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 carrots, finely diced
2 sticks of celery, finely sliced
200g orange lentils
400g can of chopped tomatoes
1100ml chicken stock
3 tsp worcester sauce
pinch nutmeg
1 bayleaf
1 tsp basil
salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped

In a pan gently fry the bacon until th efat begins to run.
Add the onion, carrot and celery and fry until soft. Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley and bring to the boil.
Simmer for 2 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker, cover with lid. Cook for approx 4 — 8 hours. If a smoother consistency is required liquidise the soup after cooling and then reheat the soup in a pan. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with crusty french bread.

By: Nili

Nili — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:08:39 +0000

I made this one http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/lentil-soup-recipe/index.html the other night…omitted the tomatoes and added one yellow, one red and one orange bell pepper all on the small side instead. I pureed it when it was done…it was pretty good.…next time I am going to roast the onions and peppers before adding them to the soup.
I made his chedder bear bread to go with it.
I hope you find one you love.…after living in Turkey for two years I have quite the fondness for lentil soup!