When it is cold outside I don't want to leave my house, and it was cold out there today! So, I stayed in, did some laundry, surfed the internet, looked over magazines and aggravated Grumpy. Well, I had to do something to liven my day! ;o) He wouldn't know what to do with himself if I weren't around here to aggravate him anyway, so I'm kind of obligated to do it. You know?!
I knew I could probably get away without making something else to go with our dinner if I was making what we call Lentil Stew. Grumpy likes it and he doesn't complain that it is vegetarian. However, he did mention tonight he thought ham would be good in it. I'm turning a deaf ear to that though. I like my lentil stew just the way I make it. Meatless. Totally meatless.
HoneyB's Lentil Stew
1 medium carrot, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1 bay leaf
Saute the above ingredients until softened. Then add:
2 cups uncooked lentils
4 cups water
4 cups vegetable broth (made with better than boullion vegetable base)
1-14.5 can diced tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
Simmer until lentils are cooked, approximately 1 hour. If you wish, you can add more water to thin this out into more soup like consistency. We like to eat it a little thicker.
Barbara Bakes
I don't think I've ever had lentils. I've always been sort of a baby about trying new things until lately!
Amira
oooh yummy i love lentils, looks fantstic!
shellyfish
I just love lentil soups & stews! They are so easy, and nutritious - and perfect for this freezing weather!
tamilyn
Maybe he should have made the soup if he wanted ham in it! Cook's decisions rule 🙂
Cristine
Looks and sounds yummy! Stay warm and have fun bugging Grumpy! 🙂
Annie
Yum! Perfect winter food - too bad it is summer here! I love finding different recipes for lentil soup, this is really different from the one I grew up with but looks delicious and really easy too!
recipes2share
This looks great - it is so cold here & Paris just isn't set up for this weather - even my washing machine has frozen shut in the garage!!
Meg
I really need to try some lentils. This looks fantastic!
Daily Spud
Just perfect for this time of year and this type of weather. Lentils make their way into a lot of my soups (and into a lot of my diet in general) - I'm a big fan.
Tina
Yuuum! Sounds like a great lentil soup recipe!
Carrie
Yum! This looks great! I love lentil soup!
Tangled Noodle
Just in time - I was staring hungrily at the bag of lentils in my pantry!
WiseAcre
Lentil stew sounds just about perfect to combat the cold around here. I've checked the pantry and we seem to be out of lentils but I did find peas. Guess what I'm going to eat later today.
Creative One
Never tried lentils before. The soup looks delish.
noble pig
Yum, I'll have to try this one on my husband, he would probably ask for the meat too!
♥Reeni
My Dad would say the same thing if I made this. It looks perfect for staying in, warm, delicious and comforting!
5 Star Foodie
Looks wonderful for any kind of weather!
Laura
Your Grumpy cracks me up! 🙂
Jenny
Mmm, I bet it's wonderful Shelby! Looks fantastic.
Kaitlin
That looks so good. I agree, probably better meat-less!
JyLnC
I've never had lentils unless they have been in a dish and I wasn't aware of it. Soups are a favorite with my husband and I. I'm going to link to this and try it this winter. Of course, I have to buy some lentils first. :>)
Susie
Lentils... yum. They always remind me of my grandma - she loved lentil soup and lentil patties! 🙂
Hillary
I've been looking for a good lentil soup recipe! I will have to try this one out. Thanks in advance!
Mari at Once Upon a Plate
Yuuum. I love lentils and your recipe looks exceptional! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
pinkstripes
Lentil soup is one of my favorite winter treats. This stew looks delicious...thanks for sharing!
Kevin
That sounds simple and good, not to mention healthy!
Mrs Ergül
another recipe that features pulses! bookmarked! thanks for sharing!
Anonymous
I adore lentils but unfortunately my guys get all freaky! I have an awesome lentil burrito recipe that is "wet" and baked but alas, they are duds.
Thanks for this yummy looking post Shelby,
Jam
Sam Sotiropoulos
Lentil soup is a staple in Greek food culture, has been since the most ancient times. It is an excellent winter comfort food and now I am going to make some for lunch today! 🙂
Pierrette
Made a variation of this for lunch, removed the tomatoes and doubled the basil - it was oh so good definitely a keeper for my recipe book.