The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2009
This soup was good but needed a lot more seasoning. It was blah.
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Reviewed: Mar. 1, 2009
This recipe formed the base of a really simple, delicious soup great for cold winter nights. I used several of the suggestions listed below - I added a full can of tomato paste, four cloves of garlic, which I sauteed with the onion and 2 bay leaves. I also added a pinch each of cardamom and garam masala which gives the soup a nice aroma. And lastly, I added some finely chopped bacon to give it some extra flavor. This one was definitely a keeper!
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Living In: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2009
I used green lentils, and I wonder should I have used a different kind? The good news is it made tasty lentils, but not a soup. I used crushed tomatoes instead of tomato paste, and that probably made a difference. I added carrot, yellow pepper that I needed to get rid of, cayenne pepper, and curry. I agree that celery would make an excellent addition.
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Living In: Paris, Île-De-France, France

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2009
Good soup- perfect for a chilly evening. I did not have tomato paste so I used 1 can of diced tomatoes and it worked out great! I also added some crushed red pepper since I like things spicy. Thanks for a yummy recipe!
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Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2009
This was an excellent recipe. I would suggest a little longer cooking for softer lentils. For some reason, mine did not cook as well.
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Reviewed: Jan. 26, 2009
Good, but not amazing. Seemed to be missing something. A bit bland. Made a huge pot of soup, though! Here's a hint: if you're cooking it for vegetarians, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth, or you'll look like a major doof. Oops.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2009
Incredibly easy, very filling and extremely healthy recipe. We added some onion and carrot, along with some hot pepper flakes and wowee! Delicious! I will keep some of this made up for busy days where I have to be outdoors in the cold weather all day and have no time to cook.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2008
Kind of boring and flavorless. Even with the alterations I made (carrots, a few bay leaves, more garlic, a jalapeno pepper, ground black pepper), it was decent at best. I had to add way more than the required amount of broth for it to become remotely soup-like. Giving it three stars because it may be something I return to. It does provide a good base upon which you can probably build a delicious dish. By the way, this recipe makes A LOT.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2008
As is, the soup is good but a bit bland. However, it's supposed to be quick and easy, and it was definately that. It is really a great base to make a more complex soup with too. For me, I wanted a bunch, so I added about 2c of rice and another 5 c of water with corrosponding boullion (used water and boullion instead of stock since I don't have it). Sauteed onion and garlic together, added more garlic, added a carrot and extra spices - season salt, pepper, some italian seasonings and crushed red pepper. Made a TON, enough for the week for lunch, and was very good.
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Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2008
4 stars only because modifications were necessary. Salt and pepper, of course. Also added 3 carrots, chopped, and sautees in 1 tbsp olive oil with the onion and garlic. Float a slice of lemon on top, and add a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt, if you want. Delicious, nutritious, fast, and easy. Who could ask for anything more? Thanks!
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Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2008
This is a wonderful base soup. I just made it essentially as the recipe called for except I substituted the chicken for our ham bone leftover from Thanksgiving dinner. I like to make my own healthy, dry packaged mixes (you know, like rice-a-roni), and this is definitely a recipe I will convert.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2008
Changing the Cumin to Curry was the key for my family! I add a bit more garlic and use a large can of diced tomatoes instead of the paste. This recipe is on our regular rotation.
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Living In: Columbus, Georgia, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 17, 2008
I love this soup. It is so easy to make, and you can add vegetables to your liking - I always add carrots and celery. Filling and healthy, this is a great winter soup!
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Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2008
Took other reviews advice on adding carrots and sautéing the onions in a little olive oil first. Also used 3/4 teaspoon of garlic powder (sadly no fresh cloves in the house). And lastly had to use one cup of red lentils and one cup split peas since that's all I had on hand. Came out wonderfully and is the most filling soup ever. A great base to go off of, thank you for sharing!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2008
This was just ok. I had to add more spices to this to give it some flavor. I added more garlic, chili powder, basil and thyme. I also added a can of diced tomatoes and more broth. It was too dry for our tastes.
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Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2008
Very comforting soup, wonderful and simple. My only changes were to saute the onions for a few minutes in EVOO then add garlic and cumin for 2 more minutes. Used the entire can of tomato paste which really helped boost the flavor. Paired with a grilled cheese sandwich, this received lots of raves at dinner tonight!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2008
Quick and easy. I sauteed the vegis, doubled the cumin and garlic, used 1 box of broth and one box of water. Added sea salt and pepper,3 bay leaves, curry powder, garlic salt, celery, peppers, canned tomatoes and a whole can of paste. Next time, I'll probably add worchesteshire, shrimp and tumeric. Topped it with sour cream.
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Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2008
This lentil soup tastes JUST like the one I fell in love with at Cosi (until they unfortunately changed the recipe for much worse), minus the red and green peppers! I started with a tablespoon of olive oil, and heated double the amount of garlic in it, plus a sprinkle of thyme, and sauteed the onion in the oil with 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots. I also substituted 1 1/2 cups of the broth with a 14 oz can of petite diced tomatoes (I like some chunks of tomato in the soup). Next time I will slightly decrease the lentils, and maybe add some red and green bell peppers for more color. Now I don't have to worry about losing my favorite soup forever because I found it :) Thank you!!!
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Reviewed: Sep. 7, 2008
I make this all the time and my kids love it. The main change I've made is to slice up a lemon and add it to the pot from the start. I find that it perks up the soup a bit. If I have fresh thyme on hand, I add about a teaspoon.
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Living In: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Reviewed: Sep. 4, 2008
Great recipe! Simple and hearty with lots of flavor - perfect for a fall or winter evening - only addition was carrots and celery - will definitely make again!
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