I agree this was great. I disagree withe the 8 servings. This was just enough for my husband and I to have one large bowl each (about 4 cups). I made just a couple changes and additions. I used olive oil to saute my leeks then added about 2 tbsp. margarine (non hydroginated) for some flavor. I also used just under a cup of heavy cream and the rest milk. Add the best addition was about 1/2 cup white wine. This give it one more demension and it was lovely. I do mash my soup. I'm not a fan of this smooth. Personally, I like a little texture. I also use this for my clam chowder with the wine it's superb.

Reviewed On: Nov. 9, 2009

We love this! I needed a quick recipe to make and take to a party and I didn't want to go to the store and buy ingredients. Luckily I had the quinoa in the cabinet along with everything else. I'd been looking for a recipe that used quinoa and appealed to me for quite soem time. I was very pleased to stumble across this. It was quick and easy. I took another reviewers advice and soaked the quinoa for a bit. It was a big hit at the party. It does make a lot so we had leftovers. No one seemed to mind. My 4 year old and 1 year old both loved it. I've mad it again several times since and have enjoyed it each time. Depending on my taste for the day, I do add a bit more cumin and adjust the cayenne. If it's too hot the kids won't eat it. This is a great recipe and definitely recommend it!!

Reviewed On: Sep. 13, 2009

I think this was tasty...I couldn't find red lentils it was still good with brown lentils. I have 2 small complaints. It was really salty and really hot. I added the full 1/2 tsp. and WOW! I was on fire. I'll definetly make it again, just less salt and less cayenne. I served it along side tandoori fish and with Naan.

Reviewed On: Aug. 6, 2009