Savory Lentils Recipes

SAVORY LENTIL AND SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Combine 5 1/2 cups broth and all remaining ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Simmer until vegetables and lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Thin soup with additional broth if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and serve.

SAVORY LENTILS

Steps:

• 1. Saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Bring stock to boil in medium sauce pan. Add lentils, salt, pepper, savory, celery,carrot, tomatoes, and sauted onion and garlic.
• 2. Simmer over low to medium heat 45 minutes or until lentils are tender and thick.

SAVORY LENTILS AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Add the first 12 ingredients to a large soup pot.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Cover, lower heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
• Add in tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste; stir to mix.
• Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper, or hot sauce.

SAVORY LENTILS FROM PANAMA

Steps:

• Wash lentils thoroughly.
• Put them in saucepan and cover with water, add butter or oil.
• Cover and bring to a natural simmer over low heat.
• *Note-this takes a little while but prevents lentils from breaking.
• Once at a low boil, you may need to tilt the lid slightly to release steam and prevent overboil.
• Add onions, peppers, and garlic and continue to simmer for about 45 mins or until lentils are soft.
• Drain lentils in a strainer with a measuring cup beneath to catch the excess liquid.
• Pour off all but 1 cup of the liquid (keeping the last cup gives the best texture) and return to the pan with boullion cubes, until dissolved.
• Return lentils to pan and cook 15 mins more, adding salt& pepper.