Guest guest Posted July 2, 1999 Report Share Posted July 2, 1999 At 03:48 PM 7/1/99 -0700, Donna Schultz wrote: >Donna Schultz <donnars1 > >Hi! > >Does anyone have any good lentil soup recipes. > >Donna > There are several lentil soup recipes in the archives for this list. In addition, here are a few new recipes from my files: Tomato-Curry Lentil Stew Lentil Soup With Spicy Greens * Exported from MasterCook * Tomato-Curry Lentil Stew Recipe By : www.souprecipe.com/ Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Beans And Legumes Soups And Stews Vegetables Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 cup dry lentils 1 cup water 5 ounces canned stewed tomatoes -- or fresh 1/8 cup chopped onions 2 stalks celery -- chopped plus celery leaves curry powder garlic salt ground black pepper I discovered this one day while trying to use up some leftover tomatoes and celery. You could probably double, triple, etc. the ingredients and brew up a whole pot of this. 1 Combine lentils and water, bring to a boil. 2 Lower heat to simmer, add tomatoes, onion, and celery. Cover and let simmer 45 minutes. Check every 15 minutes to stir, and add water if necessary. Add spices last 15 minutes to taste. Taste and re-spice if necessary before serving. Makes 2 servings Converted by MC_Buster. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Lentil Soup With Spicy Greens Recipe By : The One-Dish Vegetarian, by Maria Robbins, page 42 Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Soups And Stews Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large onions -- finely chopped 6 garlic cloves -- finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 quarts water 2 cups French green lentils -- (lentilles du Puy), picked over and rinsed 2 large carrots -- peeled and finely chopped 2 celery ribs -- finely chopped 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon salt -- or more to taste 1 tablespoon brown mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes 1 pound mustard greens or Swiss chard or kale tough stalks removed and washed and coarsely chopped Freshly ground black pepper -- to taste 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice -- up to 2 4 to 6 servings In the winter, I make lentil soup at least once a week and have it around for several days. I serve it for dinner with hearty bread and a salad or some fruit. A sturdy red wine is a great accompaniment. If there is any leftover, I have it for lunch, or as a great pick-me-up after a long walk in the cold. 1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onions and saute, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes, until the onion turns golden brown. Add the garlic, cumin, and turmeric, and cook, stirring, for another 2 minutes. 2. Add the water, lentils, carrots, celery, bay leaves, thyme, and salt. Bring the soup to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. In a large skillet or saute pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cook, stirring, until the seeds begin to pop. Add the red pepper flakes and all the greens and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes, until the greens begin to wilt. 4. Stir the greens into the soup and simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until the greens are tender. 5. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking, adding additional salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a tablespoon or 2 of lemon juice. Converted by MC_Buster. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - schuller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Was deliberating over buing a can of Amy's Lentil Soup, which is $3.29/can, so decided to make a pot. The total cost of ingrediants was $6.45 and made about 6 times the amount in the can. These are rather lean times for my family & I, so stretching our food dollar is important. Also feel that with fresh made food you know exactly what's in it. I combined some Indian Hot Peppers and also added Mustard Seed to add flavor, turned out really good. I'm all set for the week now. So much for Sunday cooking for the balance of the week. I've never tried cooking in a crock pot, have you guy's had any luck with crockpots? Smile, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 I love crock pots, and have done lots of cooking in them, although I don't think I've cooked any vegetarian food in one. It should work well for things like chili. I do have a recipe for curried lentil soup that I have modified a bit. Allison >Bob <yogabob7 >Sep 17, 2006 1:21 PM > > Lentil Soup > >Was deliberating over buing a can of Amy's Lentil Soup, which is $3.29/can, so decided to >make a pot. The total cost of ingrediants was $6.45 and made about 6 times the amount in >the can. These are rather lean times for my family & I, so stretching our food dollar is >important. Also feel that with fresh made food you know exactly what's in it. I combined >some Indian Hot Peppers and also added Mustard Seed to add flavor, turned out really good. >I'm all set for the week now. > >So much for Sunday cooking for the balance of the week. I've never tried cooking in a crock >pot, have you guy's had any luck with crockpots? > >Smile, > >Bob > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 Allison, If it takes 50-70 min to cook lentils on a low fire " stove top " , how long would it take to cook in a crock pot? Is it possible to overcook things in a Crock Pot? Don't know why I've just been so curious the past couple of weeks.... Just wondering, Bob , alschacht wrote: > > I love crock pots, and have done lots of cooking in them, although I don't think I've cooked any vegetarian food in one. It should work well for things like chili. I do have a recipe for curried lentil soup that I have modified a bit. > Allison > > > >Bob <yogabob7 > >Sep 17, 2006 1:21 PM > > > > Lentil Soup > > > >Was deliberating over buing a can of Amy's Lentil Soup, which is $3.29/can, so decided to > >make a pot. The total cost of ingrediants was $6.45 and made about 6 times the amount in > >the can. These are rather lean times for my family & I, so stretching our food dollar is > >important. Also feel that with fresh made food you know exactly what's in it. I combined > >some Indian Hot Peppers and also added Mustard Seed to add flavor, turned out really good. > >I'm all set for the week now. > > > >So much for Sunday cooking for the balance of the week. I've never tried cooking in a crock > >pot, have you guy's had any luck with crockpots? > > > >Smile, > > > >Bob > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 I have cooked lentils in crock pot. It takes about 4 hours to cook lentils in crockpot. It does get overcooked if left longer. Then it becomes very soft, it is still very much eatable. some people like to cook till grains are visible. Some like the very soft kind, so it is personal preferance. KiranBob <yogabob7 wrote: Allison,If it takes 50-70 min to cook lentils on a low fire "stove top", how long would it take to cook in a crock pot? Is it possible to overcook things in a Crock Pot? Don't know why I've just been so curious the past couple of weeks....Just wondering,Bob , alschacht wrote:>> I love crock pots, and have done lots of cooking in them, although I don't think I've cooked any vegetarian food in one. It should work well for things like chili. I do have a recipe for curried lentil soup that I have modified a bit.> Allison> > > >Bob <yogabob7> >Sep 17, 2006 1:21 PM> > > > Lentil Soup> >> >Was deliberating over buing a can of Amy's Lentil Soup, which is $3.29/can, so decided to > >make a pot. The total cost of ingrediants was $6.45 and made about 6 times the amount in > >the can. These are rather lean times for my family & I, so stretching our food dollar is > >important. Also feel that with fresh made food you know exactly what's in it. I combined > >some Indian Hot Peppers and also added Mustard Seed to add flavor, turned out really good. > >I'm all set for the week now.> >> >So much for Sunday cooking for the balance of the week. I've never tried cooking in a crock > >pot, have you guy's had any luck with crockpots?> >> >Smile,> >> >Bob> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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