The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2009
This was really good. I was skeptical at first because it didn't look to appetizing. I didn't have any shitake mushrooms so I used a good sized portabella that I sliced up in addition to the slice button mushrooms. I also had no summer savory - recipe was still tasty without it! I wasn't sure which type of lentils to use since it wasn't specified - I ended up going with red lentils so that the stew would be kind of creamy once they cooked down.
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Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2009
Very good! Filling and "meaty" without any meat. I made a couple modifications: as others have done, I sautéed a minced onion (along with the garlic) instead of using dried onion; I happened to have a good amount of fresh shiitakes from our CSA, so I used those instead of white mushrooms; I used 1 qt chicken broth and 1 qt veggie because that's what I had on hand; we grow summer savory so I used two good-sized fresh sprigs. I also used freshly-ground pepper and just eyeballed the amount. I added about a teaspoon of salt before cooking, but ended up needing to add a little more when serving. That's a matter of preference, though. It was a satisfying, hearty meal with a chunk of whole-grain bread, but this is a very "brown" dish so ideally I'd have a salad or some greens on the side to balance it out.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2009
This was delicious and incredibly easy to cook. It holds up well for leftover lunches.
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Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2009
Very easy to put together and it came out tasty. I used all baby portabella mushrooms and next time I will cut the black pepper in half. It was a tad hot for my liking but it was still very good. I cooked it on low for 11 hours. This is a keeper for my slow cooker recipes.
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Reviewed: Sep. 28, 2009
Fantastic. No savoury so used sage and rosemary. Added some celery towards the end for a bit of crunch. have to be very careful with salt content of stock so as not to over season
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Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2009
this was great. I couldnt find shiitake so i used extra button mushrooms. I also had no savory so i subbed sage and thyme. I used fresh onion and added a bit of chopped carrot and chopped spinach. turned out delicious !!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2009
I used fresh onions and garlic, and I didn't have savory, and I cut back a bit on the pepper, as suggested. This soup had lots of good flavors, but it was missing something. I think some fresh rosemary may have done the trick. My husband said "It needs beef." Hmmm...I don't know if that's the answer. I think more variety of vegetables would have been good. Maybe some root vegetables, etc.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Jun. 18, 2009
I give this one five stars for both being healthy and for taste. I added a carrot to the mix as well. This had become my new favorite soup.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Jun. 13, 2009
Great recipe w/ a little help...add some chopped carrot, celery and fresh onion. It will probably need a little more broth added to it, as it was slightly too thick. I served with a nice whole grain bread.
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Reviewed: Apr. 26, 2009
So good and, even better, so easy! Made a half-batch since there's only two of us, but will definitely make a full batch next time: husband ate it all in one night!
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Reviewed: Apr. 23, 2009
Surprisingly good! I only added 1/2 tsp pepper; 2 tsp sounded like way too much! We had warm dinner rolls to go with it. Perfect!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 20, 2009
Even 1 tsp pepper is far too much. I will make it again because I like the textures, and I am sure that the onion, garlic, and veg broth will be enough flavor. Next time I will use 1/2 or 1/4 tsp ground pepper.
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Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2009
This was delicious. I reduced the pepper to 1 1/2 teaspoons and found that it was still too peppery, so next time I'll try just 1 teaspoon.
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Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2009
This recipe was incredible. My daughter who has never had lentils or barley loved it. Easy to put together and smells wonderful while cooking. Will definitely make this again.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2008
This has many good reviews, so maybe this recipe is just not to my taste... I made a whole pot, had a few bites, and decided that this was just not for me. I love muchrooms, but something about this is just too mushroom-y and earthy. And I agree with other reviewers - way too much pepper! I would recommend cutting the black pepper in half. Most of the broth boiled off or was absorbed by the barley and lentils, leaving a very thick, hearty stew. But this is not for me - I won't be making this again.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2008
I made this recipe last week and my family enjoyed it. I presoaked the lentils for a couple of hours. I also added two thinly sliced carrots. The next time I might use dried porcinis instead of shitakes since they stayed a bit rubbery even after hours of cooking. Definitely use the savory since it makes the dish. Also, I needed the longer cooking time even with presoaking the lentils and using hot broth. I have small children so I didn't use that much pepper.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2008
Made this due to need for lower cholesterol recipes. Only change was to not use so much pepper. Result: Girlfriend found it to be too 'earthy' tasting - my reaction was akin to eating too much baked beans! Don't think we'll be doing it again..
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2008
After 12 hours in the crockpot, the barley had exploded into mush and the lentils were still a little hard. The flavor was ok, but could still use a little punch. I did cut down on the pepper, based on previous reviews.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2008
This is excellent! I made just a few minor alterations--I used all button mushrooms, as I had no shiitakes on hand. I also used one whole chopped onion instead of dried onion flakes, and cut the pepper in half. Next time I will add a little more broth, as the stew turned out really thick due to most of the liquid being absorbed. I will definitely make this again! Very hearty and very healthy.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.07 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 4, 2008
This recipe tastes much better than it looks! It's not for the faint of heart, the recipe makes a LOT. Excellent flavor and an excellent way to eat lentils!
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