I gave this 4 stars because it took about 12 hours on "hi" for my lentils to become tender. I actually had to scrap this for dinner that night because it wasn't done. (Next time I will follow another reviewer's suggestion to add the tomatoes later in the process.) I saved this in the fridge for another night and the leftovers were definitely 5 stars! This is the best lentil dish I've ever made. Next time, I will either cook it on the stove, so I have more control over the heat, or I will boil my stock and water before adding it so it doesn't take so long to start cooking the lentils. The smoky flavor of the kielbasa really blends with the spices and lentils to make a delicicous stew!

Reviewed On: Nov. 13, 2009

I have never made or eaten quinoa before and this was really good. I did saute my onion and garlic with the quinoa in the initial step because I don't like raw onions, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. Very good healthy side dish -- this will become a side dish staple for me.

Reviewed On: Nov. 9, 2009

Excellent hearty soup! I served it with a loaf of warm Italian bread and it was a deliciously filling meal. I did add more salt, black pepper and a few dashes of cayenne pepper as well and it was anything but bland. I mashed some of the potatoes and left others in bigger chunks for texture. The best potato soup I've ever made!

Reviewed On: Nov. 2, 2009