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Lentil Soup
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2006 Show: Good Eats Episode: Pantry Raid 6: Lentils Overall User Rating: 
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Simple and Good Eats
07/20/2008 at 04:29pm
User: Colleen from Madison Heights, MI User Rating:
I had been looking for a good lentil soup recipe and now I've found one. Thank you Alton, this one is a keeper.
Wonderful flavor, easy and inexpensive
07/16/2008 at 07:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My husband and I loved this recipe. We did add bacon at the beginning stage but followed the rest. So yummy.
Excellent soup!
06/28/2008 at 11:31pm
User: Jack from Gatesville, TX User Rating:
This is an excellent soup - didn't have the Grains of Paradise, but will get some and try it next time.
Good
06/24/2008 at 02:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I like this recipe however I did not have grains of paradise thus I substituted freshly ground black pepper, whole cloves, parsley, cayenne peppper, and fresh garlic. Instead of the chicken broth I used chicken bouillon cubes, specifically Maggi. Did not have chopped tomatoes so I used tomato paste to thicken the consistency. It came out pretty good. Will definetly make again.
yum yum yum
06/01/2008 at 12:57am
User: mike from eden prairie, MN User Rating:
this is one great soup. I added some ham and did not blend. best lentil soup i have ever had.
So good, but SO much!
05/20/2008 at 12:44am
User: jen from greenbelt, MD User Rating:
Be warned, single people and couples, if you make the full recipe you will be eating lentil soup for a week! Still, wonderful. Serve with a dollop of yogurt for extra wonderful-ness.
Really good soup
05/17/2008 at 01:54pm
User: Erin from Minden, OH User Rating:
Lentils are generally one of those things that I turn my nose up at. But I made this soup because a friend recommended it, and it's fantastic. Grains of Paradise aren't available where I am, so I used freshly ground rainbow peppercorns instead. I did blend it, but still left a little texture behind. A sprinkle of romano cheese later and it's a tasty lunch.
A tasty, nutritional powerhouse
04/27/2008 at 05:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this soup last night, it was fabulous, hearty and delicious. Made another pot today and added barley to up the ante and a few cans of spicy v8 to thin it out. Very happy with both results. Incidentally I like to use spicy v8 in place of water for many rice or barley/lentil recipes. Between this guy's brownies and his soup I've been one happy camper this weekend. Thanks AB!
A very good lentil soup. Great for Vegetarians!
04/21/2008 at 11:58pm
User: Shan from Wauwatosa, WI User Rating:
This is a wonderful basic Lentil soup recipe. I am a long time vegetarian and have always experimented with vegetarian Lentil soup. It is hard to get a deep flavor without the ham bone in lentil but this recipe does it. This recipe is great right off of the card but many quick modifications are possible. I threw in a couple diced jalepenos which gave it a bit of flair. Another time, I added fresh corn in the last 10 minutes of cooking and which added some additional body. A dopple of yogurt, fresh chopped green onions, asiago cheese, or even cottage cheese on top of a bowl adds even more flair. This is a great go-to soup and should be in your recipee box.
yum!!
04/06/2008 at 08:15pm
User: Becky from Bloomington , MN User Rating:
This soup was very very delicious. I chose not to blend it, I like chunky soup. I also added a little tarragon for some reason and found it to be a good addition. I will be making this again!
OMG
04/04/2008 at 06:04pm
User: Jackie from Old Bridge, NJ User Rating:
I saw Alton make this recipe last night on Good Eats. I went to Food Networks site and found it online right away. I stayed very close to the recipe. I didn't have corriander or the pepper. First the house smelled great. The soup was so delicious my husband and I couldn't stop eating it. I wish I could write to Alton to tell him how much we loved it. Really...try it!!
Pretty good!
03/15/2008 at 07:54pm
User: none from ypsilanti, MI User Rating:
I didn't have any Grains of Paradise, so I subbed with a bit of black pepper and Urfa pepper. Also, I ended up adding double the broth (it was very thick!) and a bit less than 1 lb of lentils. The flavor was really wonderful- though as I said, it was so thick. The consistency reminded me of something that you might find at an Ethiopian restaurant. I will hang onto this one!
Love it!
03/11/2008 at 12:51pm
User: Lea from HOuston, TX User Rating:
Wonderful, I always add garlic and a little more salt but very good. Could not find grains of paradise, though.
Thanks Alton
03/06/2008 at 01:28pm
User: Liliana from Safford, AZ User Rating:
For me and my family this soup is great.Because I didnt have any grains of paradise I used ground black peper still good.Thank you very much Alton and God Bless Your Talent:)
Good Soup... but not Great
02/24/2008 at 05:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I did not have Grains of Paradise on hand when I made this soup so I used some black pepper and cardomom instead. I also did not have vegetable stock either and used beef stock. When this soup was finished cooking I tasted it and expected it to be very flavorful, but to my surprise, I thought it was actually kind of bland. I added a little less than a 1/2 tsp. more of each spice and also a little Adobe seasoning and let is simmer another 30 minutes. I do not own an immersion blender and did not want to deal with transferring the soup to a blender so I left it unblended. It tasted pretty good after I added the extra seasoning. I will probably make this again.
yummy!
02/24/2008 at 12:33pm
User: Vanessa from Kansas City, MO User Rating:
i've made this recipe a couple times now. it's a great vegan lentil soup. very very yummy, and easy to make too. couldn't find the grains of paradise at any specialty stores in Kansas City, so used pepper instead.
Good with a dollop of Greek yogurt and crackers
02/15/2008 at 09:28pm
User: Olga from Chicago, IL User Rating:
Thick, delicious, with few ingredients. The best soup recipe I have had so far on this site. Try it with a dollop of Greek yogurt and crumbled crackers. My only objection is that I noticed that it started to thicken to a dal-like consistency halfway into the simmering, so I added quite a bit more chicken broth.
Favorite of my son
02/05/2008 at 10:06am
User: Christine from Menomonee Falls, WI User Rating:
This is a great soup that is economical, healthy, simple and quick to make and has become a favorite of my son Bill, a Bio-Med student at Milwaukee School of Engineering. Even his father who has very few cooking skills can make this soup.
lentastic
01/31/2008 at 02:28pm
User: Lucas from Virginia Beach , VA User Rating:
WOW, I mean WOWEY, what a great recipe. I served this to my daughter who hates anything healthy (or brown) and she devoured it. Even the dog liked it (she stole some of mine). Thanks AB you're the man.!!! WOW!
Soup or Stew?
01/27/2008 at 07:52am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This comes out more like lentil stew than lentil soup so I added a can of beef broth. Also, I couldn't find Grains of Paradise but the description made it sound like pepper so I added some black pepper. This tastes great, is so good for you, and is SO easy to make!
Great!
12/16/2007 at 02:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used low sodium chicken broth and then added a little more salt at the end to taste. I wasn't able to get a hold of any grains of paradise here (I'll have to order it online), so I used freshly cracked white and black peppercorns. The results were still delicious. Much easier than it looks on paper, and everyone loved it. It was so easy I had time to make a coulis of cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, sea salt and olive oil, and I served the soup with a dollop of this coulis plus a dollop of sour cream to give it a little bit more color and zing.
Great
12/14/2007 at 09:46am
User: Margie from Coweta, OK User Rating:
I have served this to people who don't like lentil soup and they loved it! It was very straight forward to prepare even with 3 little children running all around me!
Easy to make, hearty, and so very yummy
11/12/2007 at 12:44pm
User: Michelle from Durham, NC User Rating:
Alton - you never fail us! This recipe is super simple, and the result is just amazing. I made the soup a bit thick, as I wanted to put it over rice. It was fantastic - great fall food. I look forward to even putting some into a burrito over the next few days' leftovers. I will make this for years to come.
Yum!!!
09/24/2007 at 11:07pm
User: Laurie from Edgewood, WA User Rating:
This soup was SO easy and fast to make, and the taste was right on! It was my first time making lentil soup. I used cayenne instead of grains of paradise, and added turkey polska kielbasa to make it a meal. I also didn't add the kosher salt. Will make again and again--will use low sodium broth next time to lower the sodium count. Excellent!
Yummy on the First Try!
09/24/2007 at 06:35pm
User: Lynn from Seneca, SC User Rating:
Quick, easy, and delicious. Even the picky middle schooler and kindergartener were satisfied! I can see that it will become a healthy family favorite.
Great soup
09/14/2007 at 06:38pm
User: Joshua from Bella Vista, AR User Rating:
Very very good, easy to do.
Excellent
09/09/2007 at 10:13pm
User: Karen from Cincinnati, OH User Rating:
Thanks Alton, this is great. I used vegetable broth and did use the grains of paradise. This is a keeper.
Tastes even better the next day
08/15/2007 at 11:42am
User: Amadeo from Leesburg, GA User Rating:
I added some diced ham and went for a thicker texture. The recipe was health and great tasting.
Easy to make & tastes good
08/09/2007 at 11:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this without the grains of paradise, but I found this to be a very good recipe. The first time I made it, I didn't put in enough broth, so the taste was fine but the consistency more like refried beans. That just enabled me to enjoy it in tortillas instead of with a spoon.
Louise's Soup Review
08/09/2007 at 07:20pm
User: Louise from Glen Ellyn, IL User Rating:
This soup is easy to make, requires no special ingredients and is absolutely delicious.
Better than you expect
08/02/2007 at 06:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Like most things from Alton, the first impression does not foretell the magic goodness that is to come. Don't be fooled, this lentil recipe is very 'good eats'.
Lentil Soup a'la Alton
07/16/2007 at 01:53pm
User: Sandra from Sacramento, CA User Rating:
Sure loved this recipe, Alton. Not being a proficient "soup" chef, I had trouble achieving the smooth consistency you had on the program, but it tasted great and had good color. It was a quick and easy recipe for a healthy dinner, which was made complete by a foccacia and green salad.
can't get enough!!
07/15/2007 at 08:08pm
User: meegan from san deigo, CA User Rating:
this is one of my favorite recipes!!! it is so filling, so healthy and so easy to make...i use a can of fire roasted tomatoes instead of regular diced.
better day 2-5
07/04/2007 at 05:01pm
User: Trier from Denver, CO User Rating:
Wonderful! Easy to make and great as leftovers.
lentils are good for u
06/26/2007 at 03:51pm
User: Liesl from Albany, OR User Rating:
This was a pretty good soup. I like the touch of blending it together. It was a little salty for my taste-- think I'll cut the broth with some H2O next time, so the yummy, peppery flavor of the lentils is more prevalent.
Edible
06/24/2007 at 09:07pm
User: Beth from Grand Island, NE User Rating:
Didn't care for this. Was edible, but not very tasty.
Very Tasty
06/19/2007 at 04:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made it as directed until I came to the Grains of Paradice, where I added cayenne instead. A whole 1/2 t. was a bit hot for me, but still wonderful. I then added some kielbasa and it tasted even better
Really Good Lentil soup
06/16/2007 at 12:17am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Really good Lentil Soup recipe. And for serving...add a tablespoon of white vinegar and stir into soup. Yummmmm.
Needs Ham
06/02/2007 at 11:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The title explains it all.
waaayyy tooo salty!
04/15/2007 at 08:03pm
User: Holly from rochester, MN User Rating:
I would have rated this higher but it was way to salty. Next time I will add the salt to taste. I also didn't have the grains of paradise (just used pepper). The soup also came out a little runny[from the picture I thought it would be thicker]. I either need to find a different lentil [used brown]or cut back on the chicken stock by about 2 cups.
Great Lentil Soup
04/07/2007 at 09:40pm
User: Karen from Cordova, TN User Rating:
I have never made lentil soup without a hamhock or other smoked pork for seasoning. Other than the chicken broth which can be substituted it was a delicious vegetarian alternative. I will make this often.
Excellent and Easy...
03/18/2007 at 10:05pm
User: Richard from Philadelphia, PA User Rating:
Made the best pot of lentil soup I have ever made using the recipe - I usually add curry powder to mine, but this was just as tasty as my thrown together concoction. Now I just have to try it with some Grains of Paradise...
Delicious and Hearty
03/05/2007 at 08:04pm
User: SHANNON from omaha, NE User Rating:
This soup is fabulous. It is quite filling and very easy to make. I added more spice since we tend to like dishes that are very flavorful. I highly recommend this soup. Thanks Alton!
Terrific!
02/25/2007 at 01:27pm
User: c from Bloomington, IN User Rating:
AB you've gone and done it again. This is one terrific recipe. For those who don't know what or where to find Grains of Paradise here is some info: Grains of Paradise aka Melegueta Pepper aka Guinea pepper, is a rare spice indigenous to the coastal regions of West Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola. The Melegueta plant, however, is not related to the pepper vine but is a member of the ginger family. The sphere-like seeds of Grains of Paradise look very much like cardamom seeds. (Cardamom is also a member of the ginger family.) Grains of Paradise has a pungent flavor with a peppery bite and hints of cardamom and camphor. Use it wherever an exotic pepper seasoning is needed, especially in the cuisine of North Africa, including Moroccan and Tunisian dishes. You can find it in an international market in your area or you can buy it online at a number of sites. I've used igourmet.com. Warning:this is cheap=I've paid anywhere from $4.00 up to $8 an ounce for this stuff. It does make a tasty addition and adds authenticity to your cuisine. Hope this helps some.
Yummy, but it looks gross
02/07/2007 at 02:42pm
User: Suzanne from Portland, OR User Rating:
I love the flavor of this recipe, but boy does the color seem unappetizing. I probably would not make it for compnay. I have no idea what grains of paradise are, so I added cayenne pepper for some extra kick. I also cooked some spicy keilbasa and threw it in after I'd blended it. It tastes great, but looks gross.
Really Good!
02/03/2007 at 10:41pm
User: DEDE from Arlington, VA User Rating:
I did not taste the spices as much as I thought that I would, but nevertheless, this was very easy, very good and I can see myself making it again and again!
Easy, versatile and economical.
02/02/2007 at 06:59pm
User: Diane from Charlottesville, VA User Rating:
Even my husband liked this soup! I used fire roasted tomatoes which added a much deeper flavor. To the leftover soup I added cooked smoked sausage, additional seasonings and broth for a hearty winter dinner. Two excellent meals for very little money...what a deal!
Soup du Semaine
01/31/2007 at 01:04pm
User: Gary from Old Bridge, NJ User Rating:
I can see why this is AB's favorite soup. It was so good and so easy (as usual) that my entire family ate it everyday until it was gone. It seemed to get better each day, too. Couldn't find the blue lentils though and just used the pasty brown ones. This was good, good eats.
WHAT IS?
01/26/2007 at 07:18pm
User: MARGARET from WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ User Rating:
WHATIS GROUND GRAINS OF PARADISE? NEW JWESEY MARGE MCWILLIAMS mamcw1@comcast.net
Simply awesome
01/25/2007 at 01:42am
User: JIM from fife, WA User Rating:
For the first time ever making soup, it was very easy and like AB said, "GOOD EATS!"
Super easy & souper yummy!
01/22/2007 at 11:18am
User: Lauren from Lansing, MI User Rating:
My husband is a vegetarian and one of the challenges is making sure he gets enough protein -- this recipe was easy & delicious!!! It has become an instant classic in our house.
Excellent!
01/20/2007 at 08:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great soup enjoyed by everyone that attended a dinner party. They all gave it 5 stars!
Healthy, Easy, and Tastes Good
01/18/2007 at 08:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It is a fast and easy recipe for a healthy soup. It is a different way to to prepare lentils and tastes really good.