Lentils

caffeinehit

I've got a pack of green lentils and a pack of red lentils in the cupboard. Can I use either for lentil soup, or is one sort better? The green ones seem to cook a lot quicker so I'd prefer to use them if I can.

greenlogo

either should be fine I think - I've only used the yellow ones for soup though so I'm not totally sure..This recipie (US) seems to suggest it will be fine though.

Ted_Hutchinson

Green lentil soup recipe
There will be no problem using any kind of lentils.
Some cook down more than others but it all depends on how you like your soup and if you prefer it with the vegetables/lentils idenifiable or blended into a smooth soup. Both ways are nice so it's up to you.

frosty

We have a big pan of vegetable and lentil soup every week, I use all the veg that needs using up,put it all in a big pan,add some veg stock cubes ,a mug of lentils any colour,half fill the pan with water then simmer until all the veg is soft, then liquidise till smooth, lots of friends that call round for lunch ask for the recipe,I dont have one, every pan of soup is different, the last one had about 2lbs of tomatoes in it,tomorrows soup has cabbage leaves and any thing else thats been lurking in the fridge for a while.

elvis_bloggs

It's funny a thread about lentils should appear today, I bought a 2kg bag of red split lentils today, I use them a lot in soups, stews and even curries....yummy.

crana999

I make a yummy lentil soup with red lentils, carrots, an onion, and a stock cube cooked until tender and blended.

caffeinehit

Great, thanks. I tried Ted's recipe last night (I eat very late), whacked in a bit of cumin as well and it was delicious.

Curry_Queen

I make a yummy Tarka Dhal with lentils, usually the split red ones, but I should imagine any of them would be fine. I think my recipe is in the index somewhere but if not I'll type it up if anyone wants it

squeaky

Isn't it one of your recipes with your World Famous Curry Sauce?

Curry_Queen

squeaky wrote:

Isn't it one of your recipes with your World Famous Curry Sauce?

Aye, that'll be the one

Which reminds me I really must get around to making another batch for the freezer soon as I've used the last lot and it's getting that time of year again where some nice hot curries will be most welcoming

squeaky

Yep - I have a curry type thing planned for tomorrow.

While I have your attention... the sauce is quite mild and I was wondering if you knew how I might heat it up a bit without spoiling its basic flavours?