Lentil Soup (basic)

Description: This is a very simple, VERY basic soup. Modifications are almost endless and, if anyone is interested, variants can be posted later.

As with so many of the things I make, this one is great for slow cookers (crockpots).

Serving Size: 4

Time: prep time 10 min, cook time 6-8 hours

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

1. 1C lentils
   
2. 3C water
   
3. salt and pepper to taste
   
4. 1 small onion
   
5. 1 large baked potato or equivalent amount of mashed potato or 1.5 C cooked rice

Preparation:

1. Sort lentils removing any dirt, stones, or discolored lentils.
   
2. Dice onion
   
3. Mash or cube (small) the baked potato (I prefer to mash it)

Instructions:

1. Put diced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.
   
2. Add lentils, water, and seasoning.
   
3. Top with potato.
   
4. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours. I like to stir it occasionally but it's not essential to do so.

I don't believe I have ever tried this before. I have had lentils before, but not sure how they were cooked or flavored. Thanks for posting this, Paul!

Cheers,
BD

YUM! LOVE lentil soup. Love lentils period!