Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2009

Let me just say first that i realize this review isn't entirely fair... When i try a new recipe, i try to stay with how the author intended it to be - just for the first time and then i tweek it after. So, i stayed true to the recipe and it was good but i just couldn't get past the chicken broth (i'm a vegetarian but can on occassion deal with meat broth - not in this case, unfortunately). So, i decided to try again and use vegetable broth instead. Also, i tried a masala mix i had instead of the cumin and LOVED this! That's why i gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because, chicken broth aside, i much preferred it with the mixed spice blend than just the cumin. Overall, really wonderful and will be adding this to my list of favorites - my 3 year old even loved it!

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DanaCH

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Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2009

This is fantastic! I didn't have any tomato paste or cilantro. I only used a few sprays of olive oil for the onions and garlic. Great recipe. Will be making again.

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RochelleJanine

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Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2009

So good I wish I had made a double batch!!

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BRIENNEROSE

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Home Town: Fairport, New York, USA

Living In: East Rochester, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2009

So So good!!! we really enjoyed this recipes thanx so much.

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TEACLA

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Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2009

I followed this recipe exactly and it is a winner! It is really delicious and easy. Will definitely make again and again!

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sajaha

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Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2009

Delish! I didn't follow this totally as written -- used ginger, curry, cumin, coriander, salt/pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg to season -- no cilantro. Topped with sour cream blended with lemon juice/onion/garlic/coriander/cumin. Yum!!

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Jennifer

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Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2009

This soup takes the cake! It's awesome, and I am not a huge lentil fan! I'm a vegetarian, so I replaced the chicken broth with vegetable broth which worked out well. Also, I didn't have any tomato paste on hand, so I just used a little ketchup in it's place. Turned out beautifully! Thanks.

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lunachick06

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Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2009

awesome soup. I suggest doubling it as it doesn't make enough for 4 people. I also think that the soup is great even if you don't blend it. Just make sure you dice the onions and carrots before cooking. Also added extra cilantro, lemon juice and chili powder the second time i made it. This made it even better!

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Reviewed: Sep. 29, 2009

I skipped the cilantro (didn't have any) but added some leftover cooked acorn squash along with the carrots. Served it with some fluffy pitas for dipping. YUMMY! This is definitely a keeper!

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mcalmore

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Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2009

This was yummy. I'm never happy with little bits of cilantro, so I used more than was called for and also added an extra Tbsp of lemon juice. Adding this recipe to "the list."

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SarahK

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Reviewed: Aug. 2, 2009

Very good, very easy. I'm not big on cumin, but it was good in this. I forgot to put the cilantro in, didn't miss it. The olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice really perked up the flavor nicely.

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KATHLEENR

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Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2009

This recipe is incredibly simple, affordable, and most importantly DELICIOUS! I will be making this many more times in the future! :)

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Reviewed: Jun. 5, 2009

Everyone in my family loved this soup! The kids and hubby approve!

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Sangthip

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Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2009

I thought this soup was fantastic and so did my carnivorous boyfriend. Very simple and perfect amount of flavor. I used chicken bouillon instead of chicken broth, used 1/4 tsp of chili powder and pureed the entire batch. Thanks for the new staple soup recipe.

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Reviewed: May 26, 2009

Excellent recipe. I didn't really like lentil soup until now. I didn't have tomato paste but it was still outstanding without it. What a wonderful healthy & economical soup to serve with some crusty whole grain bread & salad. Love it and will make again!!!

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Jill

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Reviewed: May 24, 2009

I had some lentils to use up, and I was reminiscing about a yummy Greek lentil soup I had at a restaurant. I found this recipe and it sounded similar. I was thrilled! I pureed most of it, and served it with warm pitas. So healthy, filling, and economical. The only substitutions I made were chicken bouillon for the broth, and I omitted the tomato paste (didn't have any). I have also frozen individual portions for later enjoyment. Thank you for the great recipe. I will definitely do this again!

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The-Baby-Bow-Lady

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Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2009

This soup is the best! My family loves soup. What a wonderful, healthy soup to make! I substituted vegetable broth for the chicken broth. Awesome!

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KaraH

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Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2009

Very nice. Cooked too hot though and so need to add more liquid next time. Also forgot the lemon and cilantro first time I ate it and it tasted fine still.

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Kali Durga

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Living In: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2009

I didn't have the patience to blend this but I did make it with all the seasonings and additions in the orignal recipe. I let it simmer for 30 minutes (as suggested) and it was wonderful. My husband and I finished the pot before the end of the night! This blends together just right!

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