The Cheap And Easy Soup I Make Every Week In The Fall

Today we're making Italian lentil soup. This is such a simple and comforting soup to make. As always, we recommend saving those Parmigiano rinds so you can add them to soups just like this one. We hope you enjoy this lentil soup recipe!
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ITALIAN LENTIL SOUP PRINT RECIPE:
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INGREDIENTS WITH GRAM AMOUNTS
1/4 cup (54 grams) extra virgin olive oil - plus more for finishing
1 medium onion - diced
2 ribs celery - diced
2-3 medium carrots - diced
1 teaspoon (~2 grams) dried oregano
3 ounces (84 grams) tomato paste
8 ounces (226 grams) canned plum tomatoes hand crushed
8 ounces (226 grams) baby spinach
8 cups (1890 grams) water
16 ounces (454 grams) brown or green lentils see notes below
1 rind Parmigiano Reggiano (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
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[@SipandFeast]

There are many ways to make a great pot of lentil soup. You could start with some pancetta or Italian sausage. Or make a completely vegetarian or vegan version. The choice is yours. I usually add the good extra virgin and lots of grated cheese for finishing. As I always say, "Make it your own!". The written recipe is always linked in the description (it's the little "arrow" on mobile and a "show more" on desktop). In the description, you will also find my shop and other links with cookware/ingredients and all the other things you guys frequently ask about. Thanks as always for liking my videos!

[@evelynrosado1439]

I like your way. With the cheese and bread, oil. Yummy!

[@faithsrvtrip8768]

I would add an italian sausage for sure! Looks delish but I'm in Texas for the winter and it's still hot down here. Mid 80s.

[@sunnybono7578]

other than the baby spinach, I have all these ingredients at home... Just wandering no garlic in your recipe?? I can see my family enjoying this vegetarian soup after all that heavy eating, this thanksgiving weekend... thanks for the idea and recipe...

[@tinalouise5301]

Excellent recipe thank you!😊 I love using lentils as a base for soup. Very satisfying and delicious!

[@tmserapis5279]

Also this is one step away from a marvelous pottage😍

[@tracygibson3363]

Frying the tomato paste gets rid of the raw, bitter taste and makes it sweeter and adds depth. It definitely makes a difference.

[@dad15241]

You can also dissolve the paste in hot water and then add it.

[@Mrstigger747]

Thank you for that information ❣️👋🇨🇦

[@dianepiranian1224]

I also add sugar whenever I use tomato paste…

[@paulinebaylock8740]

Adding sugar does the same…

[@hahaipokedyouoel483]

Alway learning, thanks for the tip.😃

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[@SipandFeast]

Thank you, Jack. Really appreciate the comment!

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The word “decent” coming from a young teenager is probably one of the highest compliments a dad could ever get about his cooking…because “decent” to them means a WHOLE LOT BETTER than just…decent. Great job dad! I can’t wait to try this one out!!!

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My then teenaged son who has autism used the word 'edible'. He was eating all his veg and everything he needed, so I was fine with that. He has cystic fibrosis, too, so could have had stunted growth. He ate so well he reached 6'4.

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priceless tradition, made me laugh. I love that you checked with family!

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[@elbmcook]

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[@WarmFuzzyVibes]

That is funny!

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Love it! I was expecting that punch line. Lol.....

[@emmgeevideo]

My contribution -- when you use only half a can of tomato paste, put the other half in a sandwich bag or plastic wrap. Maybe create two packs. Put it in the freezer. When you use it next time, microwave for a minute (or less) at half power to soften it. Good as new... If you leave it in the can and put it in the fridge, it goes bad very quickly.

[@SipandFeast]

Great suggestion, thank you!

[@ilovebutterstuff]

Facts.

[@lmdee7690]

Great to do the same with chipotle in adobo sauce also.

[@25centsworth]

Make 1T size portions, freeze them on a plate, remove from freezer and wrap each with saran wrap, and place all in freezer bag.

[@stellaz2595]

I do this with both tomato paste and chiles in adobo. I portion it out on foil, freeze, then put in a zip lock bag.

[@MrDawiley97]

I appreciate the simplicity of this and many of your dishes you make. It really represents TRUE Italian cooking. Italian-Americans will not all agree or like me saying this, but true Italian food is simplicity and fresh ingredients. This sometimes gets forgotten about with Italian-American food.

[@ayahallam1097]

Red pepper flakes on any one of those versions and it's a 10/10. Love this recipe!

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[@mariadiantherese9663]

Well said!!

[@AkodoNoEyes]

I love soup. I love how you involve the family. I love how wholesome this is.

[@GreyDeathVaccine]

I especially liked the fact that his son did not stubbornly stick to his version and even gave a higher rating to his father's version of the soup.

[@qu_entin]

@@GreyDeathVaccine probably he knows from experience, that otherwise he won't get anything to eat for a week :)

[@williampapadopoulos8145]

The olive oil, parmesan and bread would probably be the way that I would go as well! Looks yummy! Might just toast the bread and put a little butter and garlic salt on it to make it garlic bread, as is what should go with every great Italian meal!

[@debiluv64]

I agree!

[@mollie_b]

My favorite thing about your videos is that you explain how you make your meals, but follow it with a disclaimer; "if you don't do this, it'll still be great", or "if it does overcook, don't worry it'll still be great" it makes me more confident to follow your recipes when you point out how things could go differently but it won't ruin the recipe!

[@sandybowman7140]

Question: have u ever used a diffuser for the flame if it looks like it's getting too stuck on the bottom? It's my go-to amateur tool, esp for cream based soups.

[@alexgislason3335]

This is an excellent point.

[@knittingchick50]

I appreciate that, unlike so many KZbin and tv cooks who make Italian recipes, you do not use hot pepper flakes in every stinkin’ dish! My grandparents were from Abruzzi and I was blessed to live in the same building as they so they could teach me how to cook. They did not use hot peppers on everything but left it up to the person dining to add it if they so desired. Thank you for taking the time to teach and entertain.

[@unerriar]

Surely you must not overuse hot spices but these flakes added just to the plate and at the beginning of the cooking process are not the same.

[@JamesThompson-ol3eu]

add the PEPPER||

[@ManUntdForever]

Spot on. It’s always optional for us, too!

[@dianaweld7777]

I’ve made lentil soup many times, but I have never added spinach at the end which makes it look even tastier. It is fun how you have your family comment on how they like their additions to the soup. I would have to agree with you, I think your additions are the best.

[@hierophant002]

Second recipe I've tried if yours and I'm blown away. Simple and easy with fantastic flavours. Thank you. I will be adding this to my soup rotation.

[@cpepperson124]

As a viewer from the rural midwest.... thank you so much for NOT making a spice blend that only certain people can get. I love your channel (especially the family taste-testers!). Thanks for offering substitutions or ideas for those of us who don't live near big cities, and are making do with basic ingredients from wal-mart. I pray the Lord Jesus blesses you and your family. Keep up the great work!

[@SipandFeast]

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[@ilovebutterstuff]

His recipes are amazing. Really good cook. I live in an area where if it isn't boiled in a gallon of butter, they won't eat it. Meat, cheese, bread, and that's it. Boring.

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[@sasi5841]

Bruh, Italian dishes aren't spicy

[@no_peace]

​@@sasi5841 a lot of channels will call for Calabrian chili or some other less available ingredient and not give any alternatives at all

[@chrisa1146]

Another delicious and easy recipe. My Greek grandparents made similar as I was growing up. I've tried variations over the years but keep going back to the simplest recipe. Oh, and just FYI: frying the tomato paste caramelizes the sugars and balances the acid. 😊❤

[@ghaven1929]

What a sweet family. Lovely homecooked soup you made. Your son will cherish these memories when he is older. I have some lentils sitting in my pantry. Thanks for the recipe!

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absolutely love the chemistry of your family!! I think I have saved 20-30 of your recipes..some i have tried...others not yet but I will get to them!! thank you for the videos!!!

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couldn't have said it better.

[@dee_dee_place]

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I'm in a kitchen all day and then I come home and watch his videos. I think he's great, too!

[@tbee1575]

Covered or uncovered? Anybody know? Making it right now....

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[@Furzkampfbomber]

Just for the record, your comment made me watch this video and give the channel a try. I like cooking, I do it a lot, but I am not _that_ of a skilled cook to always know what ingrediences I don't have can be replaced and with what. Which might stem from the fact that my olfactory sense is pretty much non-existent anymore. Some things can't be replaced, but I hate it when cooking channels have a list of super specific ingredients, which even if I can find and afford them often only find very rarely use otherwise.

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I love that you involve your family … so glad I came across your channel!

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So happy you feel that way, and thank you for watching!

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Not only that, but he gives the ingredients in the description! So many people try to force you to watch the video; the fact that he makes it easier for us to view the recipe makes me MORE likely to watch the video

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[@sdega315]

I made a similar lentil dish this week and I added diced butternut squash. You present a very versatile canvas that can be infinitely customized.

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I just harvested about two dozen b nuts, now I know where some of them are going. Thanks for the idea

[@sameerchitley6968]

Really appreciate you having the whole family come out and give their preferences at the end. Love how much fun you all have, and can’t wait to make this myself!!

[@bobbyviti7794]

My mom used to make lentils and we used to eat it with a big chunk of onion and Italian bread. I made your recipe several times now and I have to agree with James. The red wine vinegar is AWESOME!

[@wazza9089]

100% why i watch your channel is that you use available (to most of us) ingredients and keep it so simple. Love it and please keep it up

[@1TsuNami]

That’s the way I learned from my grandmother to cook. She was a self taught high end chef and would always go light on the seasonings. She told me that if you over season, you miss out on the true flavors of what God has provided. Anyway, just found your channel, can’t wait to try this soup. Also, I really appreciate the different ways of adding little things at the end. I will be trying them all. 👍🏼

[@mandjzi]

I really enjoyed the laid back nature of you showing the recipe

[@zita-lein]

Love the down-home, simple, family-style way you do things. I’m going to make this today! ❤

[@JonFrancoeur]

The recipe, the shot composition, the background music, the heartfelt inclusion of the family... .just *muah* chef's kiss. Well done!

[@sandybowman7140]

Love that "MUAH!" Cool how u sound it out like that!

[@a2ndopynyn]

The music makes me want to sit on the patio with a big glass of red wine and a nice cigar.

[@sandybowman7140]

@@a2ndopynyn Jazz? That wb my choice!

[@a2ndopynyn]

@@sandybowman7140 Well I'm typically drinking bourbon with my cigar and listening to Led Zep, YES, Rush - or the Dixie Dregs. But this music demands a different beverage.

[@sandybowman7140]

@@a2ndopynyn still sounds fab!

[@annecain3301]

I am taken back to my childhood when my Mum made the most amazing Lentil Soup. She used red lentils, a ham shank, onions, carrots and ‘pot herbs. The flavour was amazing and it was served with thick slices of freshly baked bread. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

[@jenkem4464]

Oo same with us except it was split pea soup stewed for a really long time with nice ham bone with plenty of meat left on. Just the heartiest comfort food..yum!

[@marymora8932]

We love your recipes and videos. Keep them coming James!

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Love your channel and the honest ratings from your family. Good job !!

[@zoeygw]

I'm from Cuba and grew up eating lots of lentil soup. I haven't made it in a long time but you have inspired me with your recipe. Looks wonderful. You have a lovely family 😊

[@alexrox5965]

not only are your videos so peacefully to watch, but that youre making recipes without ten million spices, which I can never get in Europe, its just so great I can cook this tomorrow if I want to... THANK YOU !! from the bottom of my heart.

[@thomaskeane5723]

Made this for myself tonight. I didn't have any fresh tomatoes, so I used a can of Ro-tel instead. Not 100% Italian, but it still worked out great. Delicious, healthy and simple meal! Definitely will make it for the kids when they come over!

[@judyonody7748]

This recipe was great! My husband and I loved it! Thank you!

[@stefs3460]

My parents immigrated here from Italy as adults and the rest of my family is almost all still in Italy. This is very close to what my mom , who was from Campagna region used to make. She did basil instead of oregano and she had potatoes in hers. Otherwise the same. Southern Italy does like their hot pepper but other than that most of Italy goes easy on the spices. Spices are like accessories not the whole outfit.

[@DenaInWyo]

Love that, and so true. Cook with high quality ingredients and let them shine, and accessorize with spices. Great way to put it.

[@kelseycochrane3103]

Explains my Sicilian family dumping red pepper flakes in everything. Love it though. We add a few hot Italian sausages without the casing to our lentil soup as well, I love the flavor of fennel in it.

[@asynchronicity]

Yay basil!

[@cindyhammond7320]

I love that saying and so true! If it's a bad recipe all the spices won't make it any better. And a splash of red wine vinegar and the end of making a lentil salad is the perfect touch. James, you have great taste!

[@MrTheBigNoze]

One thinf I appreciate about you is keeping in mind all viewers and how you can change the recipe based on what you have. Add or subtract things based on your tastes, and not making us feel bad if we don’t make it exactly how you do. Great video

[@sherylcrawford8201]

I love the simplicity of the soup with no fancy spices. Now that fall is here I'm adding it to my menu. Thanks.

[@AndtherewasJoy13]

The family preference for eating your beloved lentil soup was great! We all learned three different ways to enjoy this soup while getting more familiar with your beautiful family. 💜 It was pure comedy hearing your son rate this awesome soup. He's totally cool! His old man is an awesome chef, can't help but take for granted how blessed he is--lol! But don't take your son's or wife's ratings personally ---even though you ARE a rockstar in the kitchen, you're just a stellar 😎 dude to them! Most mentors aren't celebrated to the heights in their own home, they just aren't. But man, to the general public--you're a freakin' KZbin household name..... Best to your family🍍

[@TheBlackArrowTBTC]

I love that with so many of your videos, as you’re going through the ingredients I realize I have almost all of them in my pantry. That’s a sign of a good accessible achievable recipe in my eyes. I like that you don’t add a thousand different seasonings. The simple flavours can come through. Looking forward to making this! Thank you!

[@242sighting]

I grew up eating lots of Greek lentil soup (Faki) during Lent and no matter how good the soup was I always wanted pepper on it. I cheered when you added it...

[@sahej6939]

I eat Armenian lentil soup! As a vegetarian, it’s my go to

[@edwardapostolides5360]

Brilliant soup thank you and I love the way you include your family 😊

[@micheled8764]

I made this for my elderly parents recently, and I have to say, it was incredibly good... Total YUM. I don't know what it is about it, but it is a total winner. Thank you for the recipe!!!

[@warroom17]

With great content comes arrogant trolls. You're all doing great, I enjoy the wholesome content and your attention to organization and cost effectiveness as well as the real review from your family members.

[@melanielotos6139]

“Let the ingredients speak for themselves”! 100% agree.

[@Between_Scylla_and_Kharybdis]

Exactly, people that demand a double digit amount of spices in food sound like they never actually had good food to begin with

[@functionoflightone]

Made this today. Absolutely delicious. I love the broth... light, but very flavorful. Thank you so much.

[@arieldrake929]

This looks really great!!! Excited to try it soon!!! 😊

[@zimnizzle]

This is very similar to how I make my lentil soup - I think I’ll be adding spinach to mine now. I do recommend throwing in some garlic to the onion, carrots, and celery. And there’s nothing wrong with a little balsamic vinegar AND olive oil on top. It’s how I take mine. :)

[@user61920]

Sounds delicious that way, but something I have discovered is sometimes no garlic is actually better, like in a Bolognese for example. So try without if you want, or don't haha up to you

[@paigecrawley2378]

i LOVE how you keep things simple! so many people nowadays think you have to dump spices in everything to make it taste good but that’s not the case with good ingredients and techniques

[@williamrudolph3481]

Soooooo true

[@TenaciousJ2323]

It's best to learn the basic way and THEN if you want to dump spices in or whatever, do it. A good basic recipe is a canvas for you to paint your personal touches on.

[@caraxkins]

Thanks for sharing the recipe and some sweet family time with us.

[@velli828]

I made this today for the first time, we've had lentils before but MAAAAN this is great! Definitely one of our new favorites. And its "2-year-old approved" so even better

[@whiteodette]

I made this soup this evening. I had two helpings, one with parmesan and olive oil and the other with Greek yoghurt. Both were delicious! Thank you for the recipe 😁

[@zatoichi4449]

Why so angry? Please don't take out your anger on this chef...he is doing the best he can. No need to insult him.

[@z3r0w1ng]

You already have the best spice blend, your loving family. What I LOVE about your recipes is that they are for the family and made simplicity and with such love. Never change the style, it works so well, others are jealous.

[@markb545]

Love Sip and Feast. I just discovered the site and have made about 6 recipes in the last month and they’re all spot on. I’m an accomplished home cook but appreciate the simplicity of the recipes. Good ingredients make delicious meals.

[@Bioluvskatz]

I L❤VE that you keep things more on the simple side here and let the natural flavor of good wholesome ingredients shine! For too many in this country EVERYTHING has to be bigger, better, faster etc. Simple things are pure joy 🥰

[@DazDc]

Love your content. Can't recall how many times I've changed dinner plans after you videos but is quite a lot. For anybody who is wondering why to fry tomato paste - frying removes rawness from the flavour of the paste. I also find that it makes paste taste sweeter. In the nutshell is to improve a flavour just like toasting spices.

[@CB-kj7qw]

I love that he references what number out of 10 for the stovetop heat. This is so helpful and I've never seen any other cooking channel mention this. Thank you!

[@katjamison]

I love that too, it really helps🎉

[@88kayleigh]

I thought the same thing!

[@OShaughnessyC]

Very clear cooking instructions! Thank you!

[@annrubino6252]

Enjoyed your video - no time wasted on gibberish, straight up recipe and your family is lovely. Thank you.

[@JohnKing-no6kx]

Almost exactly the way I make Lentil Soup. I use Kale or Collards instead of spinach and I add some pasta. I make this all winter long. So good!

[@dauntiekay2768]

What a great idea--adding pasta! I am gonna have to try that next time I make this soup!

[@johna4963]

thats pasta fazool

[@mtgshmoopy]

For anyone looking to make this with chicken stock: Better than Bouillon has a turkey variety that I like so much I just don't buy the chicken one anymore. I've made a Mediterranean lentil soup using it instead of vegetable stock and it was ludicrously good! Great vid as always! Love your casual style and the family's contributions!

[@amybroffman589]

Oooh, can’t wait to try this

[@SleeplessinOC]

Sounds yummy , thanks for the suggestion !!

[@68blondynka]

It looks delicious, I’ll be making this in the next couple of days. Just by looking at the ingredients, the process and finished dish, I’m giving it a 10! 🎉

[@tj4796]

This soup is excellent! My daughter loves it so much she requests it every week!

[@georgevaughn1394]

Made this tonight. Added some ground turkey for extra protein and a bit of leftover cauliflower that I had on hand. It was delicious. Great recipe! And what a nice family you have there.

[@alancats]

Great stuff, maestro Jim -- this is Italian peasant food at its best. Perfect for these cold winter nights. I will add that for folks who don't want mushy lentils and who want to use lentils that hold their shape better than brown lentils, they should use green/French or black/"beluga" lentils. Mille grazie, as always!

[@jojo-tl5ei]

Thank you, I'm going to try this recipe this w/e. You make it so straightforward.

[@bahlsdeepe868]

Ooo im gonna use this recipe this fall! This looks delicious😋

[@alicelee5045]

I love eating any soup with a drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It simply brings out the flavours of all the ingredients especially the herbs and spices. I also like to add Swiss Chard or kale to my lentil soup.

[@MrFimpster]

So.. no Sip and Feast spice blend is kinda why I love this channel. You're not pushing us into a product. I watch because it's simple and delicious, and something we can all make at home. Just sayin'...

[@lillianwilliamson5609]

Looks great can't wait to make it! I like how you keep it simple and not a lot of spices.

[@catecool1097]

Made this tonight. Really great! Thankyou

[@csong9940]

Love your videos. Never commented before but your viewers love you because you keep things simple and you don't try to sell stuff.

[@vickitrapane4400]

I LOVE lentil soup!!! I like to make mine in the crockpot, and add potatoes and basil leaves. I love when you tell your viewers how they can add whatever “they“ want, and also don’t have to use the “exact” measurements! Thank you for cooking for us! I love watching!

[@stefs3460]

My mom who was an amazing cook said good cooks never measure.

[@carolsopinski4549]

Looks delicious❤ Thanks for sharing!

[@antnygirl]

This is the best lentil soup I’ve ever had! Thank you!

[@Mamalalamama]

I'm going to make this soup because its looks fantastic but I mostly just want to hear you talk out this recipe again. This was so soothing to listen to and watch. I wish I had a pops like you.

[@sbkscuify]

Love it!! Very nice family. Good Italian recipes don't require a bazillion different spices. It really is about the ingredients and letting them shine together. Making this this weekend! Thank you for sharing!

[@paulhanley5811]

cant wait to try it out, great recipe , clear instructions

[@clymelabox3356]

First time-so happy ! Will make lentil soup this week. Love your family!

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I love what you’re doing and I love the simplicity of the recipes! Keep ‘em coming!!

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I really love that you do recipes like this. It's not something I search out traditionally, but I can see this being spectacular. It's not crazy and complex over the top, there's plenty of wiggle room and you do a great job in presenting that. Let the ingredients do the talking and add more seasoning if you want. Thanks for this and I can't wait to try it out this week as the weather cools off!

[@kathleengreen6889]

Yummy! Thank you for this recipe!!!

[@mochamollybradbury247]

Awesome video! I love how you get the family involved! I’m going to try this. 😊

[@orvillealdrich7601]

Looks delicious! Appreciate your approach to letting the ingredients speak for themselves and your use of accessible products. Adding this to my list of "must make...soon!"

[@MrFredstt]

I for one appreciate how you keep things on the more basic side of things. Allows for pretty much anybody to recreate your recipes or put their own spin on it

[@mariadiantherese9663]

Don't pay attention to the critics!! I have never been disappointed by ANY of your classic Italian recipes.

[@LifterwiII]

Glad to see you mention using some italian sausage. Love everything about the recipe (and yes I vote for the EVOO and Parmesan) and I kept thinking of adding some Andouille ... but Italian Sausage is more in line with what it is. Thanks for keeping my cooking inspired!!

[@janklin3879]

Just made this! Awesome! The drizzle of olive oil on top really kicks it up a notch

[@sharabarr]

I made this Italian lentil soup today and it was absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing this simple, hearty, and nutritious recipe!

[@57athina]

I’m Greek and your recipe is so close to what my parents made and we always added vinegar at the end. But I would try all 3 ways it looks amazing 🥰

[@cvilsack1]

The finishing touches are really what make your soups, here. I'm gonna try yours. Thank you for the ideas.

[@avelsgard78]

What a lovely family! Your son is so polite! He is an angel! I am going to make this soup this weekend. It's gotten cold here in Minnesota and this looks perfect!

[@joevasseghi]

I always make a big batch and I add different condiments each time I eat it.. Glad to see someone else who adds vinegar to their soup. Never tried yogurt before but as soon as I make some I will. Another thing I add to lentil soup is pumpkin or butternut squash cubes, it's so good.

[@SipandFeast]

My wife has added cubed butternut squash to lentil soup - it is good!

[@laurietinsman7928]

Awesome! I love this! I'm gonna do it! You did that so awesome. It's such a comfort healthy food!

[@stephenwilliams944]

Neat and clean cooking. Delicious. Thank you for sharing.