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Help, Soup Mix!

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  • keriku
    keriku Posts: 12 Forumite
    You can just add lentils direct to stew, curry or soup, but most broth mix needs pre soaked in boiling water, ideally over night, then rinse through a sieve and add to soup etc.
  • valk_scot
    valk_scot Posts: 5,290 Forumite
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    I don't soak it, I just throw a handful into soup stock, simmer it for an hour and then add the rest of the soup ingredients.
    Val.
  • Bunnyroo
    Bunnyroo Posts: 1 Newbie
    hi, not sure where to ask a question so apologies as this is not a reply per se, but is nevertheless very much about soup/broth mix! Can you help? Following a casserole recipe(which I intend to modify for my slow cooker), I duly soaked my typical barley/lentil/pea dry mix overnight. Problem is, although I've changed water daily, it's been soaking now three days, about to go into its fourth night: is it still OK to use? Thanks.
  • ariba10
    ariba10 Posts: 5,432 Forumite
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    I would be happy to use them, no problem.
    I used to be indecisive but now I am not sure.
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