Comments on: Hearty Beef and Lentil Soup

By: Dona

Dona — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:05:00 +0000

I can't help it! I modify every recipe to my own taste! Every year I like to have Beans or Lentils for Good Luck and Prosperity in the New Year. This year, Giada's recipe caught my eye! This is how I modified it and the results were outstanding! I used the Large Middle Eastern Lentils in the one pound bag. I had a piece of uncut smoked bacon in the fridge, so I threw that in when I was sauteeing the vegetables. I used Organic Chicken Broth (Not the low salt version). I used dried thyme as I didn't have fresh in the house. I used ditali pasta instead of elbow noodles. I also took a small head of escarole sliced thin, and threw that in shortly after I added the pasta. And finally, I sprinkled the soup with a few drops of regular old white vinegar, in addition to the oil and parmesan called for in the recipe. I use a little vinegar in Split Pea soup too and I don't know why, but it just adds a little brightness and very slight sweetness that I think compliments bean soups! Don't hesitate to make this hearty and satisfying soup. It is going into my permanent recipe file!

By: Jenna

Jenna — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:20:00 +0000

This looks so yummy. I think I am going to make it tomorrow!

By: Jenna

Jenna — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:19:00 +0000

This sounds yummy! I think I am going to make this tomorrow!

By: hornedfroggy

hornedfroggy — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:14:00 +0000

So… we’re having this with the drinks when I come down, right??

By: Lynne

Lynne — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:31:00 +0000

I can't wait for Fall and Winter! Your soup looks so tasty and warming.

By: Kira

Kira — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:10:00 +0000

I LOVE lentils. They're so comforting and healthy.

By: BMK

BMK — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:40:00 +0000

That soup has me dreaming of fall now! Its going on my must make list of recipes right now!

By: Niki

Niki — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:38:00 +0000

This looks so good! You could def freeze your leftovers and save for a busy night where you are craving a home cooked meal.

By: Cate

Cate — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:11:00 +0000

That is a BEAUTIFUL bowl of soup.