If you are a fan of pulses in your soups, take a look at this another gem Ham and Pea Soup. We are all about soups this winter. I find the thought of a pot of soup patiently waiting for me in the fridge for lunch both comforting and convenient. All I have to do it to stick it in the microwave. Two minutes later a wholesome lunch is served! My mother always made a large pot of soup every Sunday, which would provide lunches for the rest of the week. I resisted this kind of “monotony and planning” for years but finally embraced it, and couldn’t be happier! As we spent the last two years at home, I found myself slightly overwhelmed. The kids studying from home and my husband, working remotely made me quickly realise I needed to feed 4 people 3 times a day! So meal planning in the form of a soup of the week became a feature. And the soup category on this website grew and grew. Although the restrictions eased and the kids went back to school I never gave up my soups! This creamy lentil and bacon soup is the latest addition.
Lentil Recipes
I didn’t grow up eating lentils. I only discovered them as a young adult. My husband brought a recipe for red lentil dal from Nepal when we were in our early 20s. And the rest, as they say, is history. Apart from their amazing taste and texture, lentils are full of fibre and nutrients. I included them in my babies’ diet as soon as they went on solids. I am so glad I did. Now as teens they still eat them! Why should you eat lentils? There are so many reasons. They are good for us as I already mentioned. They are very cheap and incredibly versatile. No wonder almost every world cuisine has recipes with lentils! They are great for making ahead. Cook a bunch and refrigerate or freeze till needed. One of my favourite ways to eat them is cold in salads. They make them so much more robust and filling. Try this Quinoa Salad with Lentils and Beets. Or this Roasted Butternut Squash with Lentils and Feta dish. They are an amazing source of protein. If you are trying to eat less meat, give a go to my Vegetarian Mushroom and Lentil Wellington or Veggie Lentil Moussaka. Two classics reimagined! Lentils are also delicious in curries. This Vegan Coconut Lentil Curry is everyone’s favourite, meat lovers included. And of course, they are brilliant in soups!
More Favourite Lentil Recipes to Try
Truffled Lentil and Kale Risotto Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry Dal Makhani Lentil and Butternut Squash Wellington
