YAYA'S LENTIL SOUP

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I recall one occasion when I was about 5 when I refused to eat my lunch (which happened to be lentil soup). Yaya made me have it for dinner. When I wouldn't eat it for dinner she made me have it for breakfast the next day. As an adult, I always remember that story when I have lentils and I smile at what a silly child I was - because Yaya's lentil soup is absolutely delicious!

Provided by KosherT

Categories     Lentil

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups dry lentils
4 1/2 cups water or 4 1/2 cups stock
2 tablespoons soup mix (if not using stock)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon margarine
1 teaspoon salt
4 slices stale bread
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash paprika
1 dash cumin
1 dash salt

Steps:

  • Soak lentils overnight. Drain.
  • Place lentils in a large pot and cover with water or stock (approx. 4 1/2 cups). If using water, flavour with soup mix. Cover pot and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are cooked through.
  • While lentils are cooking make croutons: Cut bread into small cubes. Coat the bread pieces with oil, salt & spices. Fry on med heat until crispy and golden brown on all sides. Lay on paper towel until ready to use. This will soak up some of the excess oil.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup of cool water.
  • Add dissolved cornstarch, salt and margarine to lentils. Cook for 5 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Soup with thicken.
  • Serve hot, topped with fresh, home-made croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 836.8, Carbohydrate 88.6, Fiber 37.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 33

Anita Ishaya
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Keokeditswe Keseilwe
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's so delicious, they won't even realize they're eating healthy.


Sonjoy Roy
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so comforting and satisfying.


Surendra Bhattarai
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This soup is so versatile. You can add any vegetables or spices that you like.


Mike Bracknell
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of protein.


Md Nahedul
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's so flavorful.


Triva Taylor
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Gupta Electric
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this soup is amazing. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Brandon McNeil
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This is the best lentil soup I've ever had. It's so creamy and delicious.


Jason Bunger
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Geremy Recinos
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This lentil soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.