This soup looks delicious. I've been looking for more recipes that include lentils— I can't wait to try this soup. Thank you so much Ruth and the substitution ideas as well. I hope your week is off to a great start!
Beautiful writing about your mother’s soup, Ruth. My stomach is literally growling after reading it! There are few things in this world better than hot, thick soup on a cold day!
Modern me, about five years ago made the transition to a mostly plant-based diet. The largest pivot was to make lots of beans and lentils and forego the cans. Your “before cooking” picture was everything I look for in my diet nowadays. A fantastic range of colors and textures. Tina’s recipe sounds great.
Okay now I’m making lentil soup next! Yum Ruth! You always make me hungry with your lovely way of describing your food memories and sharing the how to’s - can’t wait to make and enjoy them too! Too funny bout Mr Swankie Frankie’s (Jeff!) particulars!
I sometimes add butternut squash or a turnip to lentil soup, in addition to the standard carrots, onions, celery & potato. Have never tried parsnip ~ what a good idea! Happy New Year, Ruth!
This lentil reminds me of the one my mom used to make, sans parsnip--the root vegetables of which I am not a big fan, sorry to say. I think I need to further investigate black lentils...
My childhood always had a ham bone instead of a beef shank - probably bc i was raised on a hog farm, lol! I like the simplicity of your recipe and will let you know how the ham bone turned out
I love soup! I like how everything cooks in one pot and it provides for more than one meal. That is a good tip about adding lemon if something is too sweet. I am writing about soup this week as well.
I agree that lentils are so perfect because they cook quickly. I generally add some spinach to my lentil soup. I'm going to try the spices that you use! Thanks, Ruth.
Will do!
Trying this today!
I'm sure it will! And now I've discovered you's and it's so wonderful. THANK YOU VICKI!!
Followed Vicki Smith's advice and came over...so glad I did! Thank you for giving me soups to make this weekend!
This soup looks delicious. I've been looking for more recipes that include lentils— I can't wait to try this soup. Thank you so much Ruth and the substitution ideas as well. I hope your week is off to a great start!
Beautiful writing about your mother’s soup, Ruth. My stomach is literally growling after reading it! There are few things in this world better than hot, thick soup on a cold day!
Modern me, about five years ago made the transition to a mostly plant-based diet. The largest pivot was to make lots of beans and lentils and forego the cans. Your “before cooking” picture was everything I look for in my diet nowadays. A fantastic range of colors and textures. Tina’s recipe sounds great.
Good tips and tasty recipes. Beans are in! Thank you Ruth.
Okay now I’m making lentil soup next! Yum Ruth! You always make me hungry with your lovely way of describing your food memories and sharing the how to’s - can’t wait to make and enjoy them too! Too funny bout Mr Swankie Frankie’s (Jeff!) particulars!
I sometimes add butternut squash or a turnip to lentil soup, in addition to the standard carrots, onions, celery & potato. Have never tried parsnip ~ what a good idea! Happy New Year, Ruth!
Thanks @Ethan D. Chorin!
This lentil reminds me of the one my mom used to make, sans parsnip--the root vegetables of which I am not a big fan, sorry to say. I think I need to further investigate black lentils...
Lentil soup is one of my favorites, Ruth! And I always love hearing about and seeing photos of your family. Thanks for this! 🤗
yum! thank you for the warm pick up in winter.
My childhood always had a ham bone instead of a beef shank - probably bc i was raised on a hog farm, lol! I like the simplicity of your recipe and will let you know how the ham bone turned out
I love soup! I like how everything cooks in one pot and it provides for more than one meal. That is a good tip about adding lemon if something is too sweet. I am writing about soup this week as well.
I agree that lentils are so perfect because they cook quickly. I generally add some spinach to my lentil soup. I'm going to try the spices that you use! Thanks, Ruth.