Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2013

was so good made a double batch, added a splash of apple cider vinegar and omitted the tomatoes

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Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2012

Used andouille because I could not find kielbasa, and a mushroom soup base rather than stock, and this turned out amazing.

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Hodapp87

Reviewed: Sep. 6, 2012

Whoa, this makes a ton of soup which is great for stocking up the freezer! I thought it was good but needed a little more flavor. I did use beef broth instead of chicken and added some thyme. Also, my soup was done in 60 minutes, simmering for 2 hours would have turned it to mush. Thanks for sharing your recipe, I enjoyed it!

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Minnesota_Girl

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2012

Excellent! I appreciate the tip on leaving the celery leaves on--I did that, and I think it does help add more flavor. I simmered mine for about 3 hours, and it didn't get mushy or anything. I am a huge salt fan, and I really didn't need to add much to my bowl because I really found it quite flavorful. I made no changes to the original recipe except for adding extra carrots and celery. I would even add more next time, but I love veggies. I studied abroad in Spain while in college, and my host mother made a dish very similar to this. She used Spanish chorizo instead of Kielbasa, but the dish was very similar. I've enjoyed cooking with lentils ever since.

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mamamel

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2011

Very good soup made it on a cold fall day and the family loved it.

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mkevin

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2011

Been a fan of lentil soup for a long time and this one is clearly one of the best. Grated the carrots and used more garlic and no celery and only 6 cups of water with two cubes of Knorr chicken bouillon as my changes (of necessity). Probably did not have quite a full pound of kielbasa. Sooo tasty - even hubby, the non-lentil fan, liked it.

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grampnana

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2011

This was really great! I used smoked sausage because thats what I had. The only thing I didnt have was the tomatoes so I added fresh, chopped green tomato and added tomato paste to the soup. Lentil soups usually have a tomato base anyway. This was wonderful and filling.

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I cook with days ending in "Y"

Cooking Level: Beginning

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2011

I gave it such a low score because my husband and I found found it unedible. We ate cereal instead. Which was so dissappointing. I think the sausage was the problem. I want to try a hot italian sauage next time perhaps. The smokey flavor was too overwhelming. :(

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Andrea13

Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2011

Omg! Was this ever good!!! I used Hillshire Farm smoked sausage....less broth, a large box 48 oz, and added some garlic powder. With less broth, it was very thick and hearty! Served with crusty hot rolls and salad, this will go right into the rotation!

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Lynne

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2011

Fantastic soup! I did make a few variations. I used smoked kabanossi instead of kielbasa. I also substituted the canned tomatoes with tomato paste. Lastly I left out the bay leaves and instead I added a dash of worcestershire sauce and Italian herb seasonings. Fab!

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