lentil soup w/ coriander

5 Pinches
Alta Loma, CA
Updated on Nov 2, 2015

This is a very thick soup, kind of like a stew, it's great when the weather starts to get cold! I found the recipe on the back of a pkg of Dried Lentils, years ago, and put my own spin on it.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried lentils
  • 1/3 cup pearl barley
  • 1 pound italian sausage, or jimmy dean or your favorite type w/o casings
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning (1&1/2 tsp)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated onion
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried powdered ginger
  • 1-2 teaspoon sage
  • 1 tablespoon trader joe's 21 spice blend
  • 2 - celery, sliced
  • 2 - carrots, sliced
  • 2 - onions, chopped
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary, remove before serving
  • 1-2 - bay leaves
  • 4 - tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoons basil, fresh
  • 1/2 - head of cabbage, sliced thin
  • 1 cup spinach, fresh, sliced thin
  • 4 cans chicken broth
  • Spoonful - sour cream add to each bowl.

How To Make lentil soup w/ coriander

  • Step 1
    Examine & sort LENTILS, and BARLEY. Rinse well in cold water. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Chop ONIONS, CELERY, GARLIC, CARROTS,
  • Step 3
    Place Sausage in frying pan, add POULTRY SEASONING, CORIANDER, mix well, and add chopped ONIONS, CELERY, GARLIC, & CARROTS, cook until browned. POUR OFF EXCESS OIL.
  • Step 4
    Add CHICKEN BROTH, LENTILS, BARLEY, BAY LEAVES & ROSEMARY SPRIG .. Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat & simmer about 1 & 1/2 --- 2 hours until LENTILS are tender. Taste, and adjust seasonings. Add Granulated ONION, & Granulated GARLIC & Trader Joes 21 Spice Blend.
  • Step 5
    During last 15 minutes of cooking: REMOVE BAY LEAVES, and SPRIG of ROSEMARY Add TOMATOES, SPINACH, & CABBAGE
  • Step 6
    Serve in bowls, top with sour cream.
  • Step 7
    I make beer bread or corn bread to serve with this

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