This week's soup recipe comes from Kim
Here is what Kim writes:
Lentil Soup
Recipe By :My Mom
1 Cup Lentils
4 1/2 Cups Chicken broth/stock (I use the fat free stuff)
2 1/2 sprigs parsley -- snipped
1 bay leaf
12 ounces tomato -- crushed (I use canned)
2 stalks celery -- chopped
2 sticks carrot -- sliced
1 onion -- chopped
2 cloves garlic - minced
1 teaspoon thyme (dried)
1. cook until vegetables are tender, 1 1/2 - 2 hours
Seriously, that's how my mother gave it to me. But basically, she just throws it all into a pot, brings to a boil and then lets it simmer. I often double it and freeze it.
I've used Kim's exact recipe, only omitted the bay leaf(didn't have any). The soup turned out great and I know it will be a staple for me on Lent.
Thanks Kim, for a healthy, nutritious and delicious recipe for lentil soup.
Comments (11)
Your soup looks great. I'm so glad you joined our group of Sunday Slow Soupers, PhotoHunters, and February bloggers! I enjoy reading your posts.
Posted by Cindy Ruth | March 1, 2009 11:03 AM
Posted on March 1, 2009 11:03
Looks great! I enjoyed this soup a lot too. I made it again last night with one of those 17-bean mixes and it came out great (I did have to cook it longer though)
Posted by Annie | March 1, 2009 1:19 PM
Posted on March 1, 2009 13:19
Looks tasty! Your post inspired me to search for fasting rules in the Greek Orthodox church - from what I gather there is no meat, fish (except shellfish) or dairy during Lent?
Posted by Chiocciola | March 1, 2009 4:59 PM
Posted on March 1, 2009 16:59
Candi, your soup looks great. It is cold and snowing here. Wish I had thought to make some soup!
Posted by sheri | March 1, 2009 5:18 PM
Posted on March 1, 2009 17:18
Your soup looks yummy! I love lentil soup.
Posted by María I. | March 1, 2009 5:52 PM
Posted on March 1, 2009 17:52
Cindy-thank you.
Annie-this is a good idea, I think I'll try it.
Chiocciola, I don't know about shellfish, but lent actually starts tomorrow for me, and we don' eat meat or dairy during lent, fish is allowed on some "feast" days, not many though, and "our" Easter falls this year a week after the Western Easter, so it id April 19th.
Normally, I am very strict when I do Lent, this year I am going to cheat, and allow myself to eat cheese on the weekends.
Posted by candi | March 1, 2009 6:10 PM
Posted on March 1, 2009 18:10
Sheri, you can come over and have some :)
Maria, thanks for stopping by. I can't wait to see photos of the wedding.
Posted by candi | March 1, 2009 6:11 PM
Posted on March 1, 2009 18:11
I am glad that I give up nothing for anything! LOL This is me - selfish and unwilling to do without.
I really liked this soup recipe - yours turned out well.
Posted by Jerry | March 1, 2009 7:05 PM
Posted on March 1, 2009 19:05
Thanks for the explanation, Candi, and good luck!
Posted by Chiocciola | March 1, 2009 8:47 PM
Posted on March 1, 2009 20:47
Hi Candi, your soup looks very delicious. And it is so healthy. Thanks for sharing and have a great evening Candi.
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | March 1, 2009 9:07 PM
Posted on March 1, 2009 21:07
Your soup looks great! We had ours for dinner, and it was very filling and satisfying.
Posted by nancyhol | March 1, 2009 11:27 PM
Posted on March 1, 2009 23:27