Wanted-lentil soup recipe!

[Loretta]

I bought a few bags of lentils because they were cheap....and short of throwing them in there with an onion and some garlic, I'm clueless

Can anyone lend a hand?

[Becca]

Slow-Cooker Ham and Lentil Soup INGREDIENTS 1 cup dried lentils 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 32 ounces chicken broth 1 cup water 8 teaspoons tomato sauce In a 3 1/2 quart or larger slow cooker combine the lentils, celery, carrots, onion, garlic and ham. Season with basil, thyme, oregano, the bay leaf and pepper. Stir in the chicken broth, water and tomato sauce. Cover and cook on Low for 11 hours. Discard the bay leaf before serving.

There's quite a bit of prep work involved, but it's worth it You can just chop everything up the night before, then get up early and throw it all together and turn it on

You can sub chicken for the ham, or nothing if you don't want meat.

I hope you like it!

It's from allrecipes.com

[JudyB]

I just bought a bag of lentils too......I love lentil soup!!!

I always cook mine with a can of tomato paste, carrots and spinach and then add whatever spices for taste and some olive oil......thats it

ALways turns out flavorful and perfect

[Becca]

Lentils are tastay

[mpicky]

1⁄2 pound French green lentils (lentilles du Puy)
2 cups chopped yellow onions
2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 1⁄2 cups chopped celery (4 stalks)
1 1⁄2 cups chopped carrots (3 carrots)
1 1⁄2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, recipe follows, or good canned broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons good red wine vinegar


Place the lentils in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside for 15 minutes, then drain.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saute pan, add the onions, leeks, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the drained lentils, celery, carrots, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Add the vinegar and season, to taste.

[Loretta]

Dang, those call for ingredients I definitely do not have...but thanks for posting!

I'm going to save those for later