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skysidhe · 06-02-2006, 09:08 AM

I've not tried this recipie but sometimes rice is a good filler for meat. I personally would use white rice so as not to overpower the lentils. I would also add celery and carrots too. I like bean soup but have been skeptical about trying lentils.

I think the onion soup mix might give you the flavor you desire. I have some creole seasoning mix that is really good for beans too.

LENTIL & BROWN RICE SOUP 3/4 c. dried lentils
1/2 c. brown/reg. rice, uncooked
6 c. water
1/2-1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 pkg. onion soup mix (I sub. 2 bouillon cubes)
2 cloves minced garlic
3 oz. spinach, cut into 1/2" strips (about 1 c.)
2 tbsp. snipped cilantro or parsley
3 tbsp. lemon juice
Heat lentils, rice, water, cumin, salt, pepper and soup mix (dry) to boiling in 4 quart Dutch oven; reduce heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 40 minutes.Stir in spinach, cilantro and lemon juice until spinach is wilted. Serve with additional snipped cilantro and lemon slices if desired.

06-02-2006, 09:08 AM	#47
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I've not tried this recipie but sometimes rice is a good filler for meat. I personally would use white rice so as not to overpower the lentils. I would also add celery and carrots too. I like bean soup but have been skeptical about trying lentils. I think the onion soup mix might give you the flavor you desire. I have some creole seasoning mix that is really good for beans too. LENTIL & BROWN RICE SOUP 3/4 c. dried lentils 1/2 c. brown/reg. rice, uncooked 6 c. water 1/2-1 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 pkg. onion soup mix (I sub. 2 bouillon cubes) 2 cloves minced garlic 3 oz. spinach, cut into 1/2" strips (about 1 c.) 2 tbsp. snipped cilantro or parsley 3 tbsp. lemon juice Heat lentils, rice, water, cumin, salt, pepper and soup mix (dry) to boiling in 4 quart Dutch oven; reduce heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 40 minutes.Stir in spinach, cilantro and lemon juice until spinach is wilted. Serve with additional snipped cilantro and lemon slices if desired.