You will need:
- 15 oz. can chopped tomato
- Bacon, sausage, lamb or ham (optional)
Package Includes:
- Lentil & potato mix
- 1 Spice packet
Directions:
Stovetop Directions
1. Look through lentils for pebbles or other field debris.
2. In 4 quart saucepan combine 8 cups water, the lentils, the spice packet, tomatoes and meat.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer for 1 hour or until lentils are soft.
4. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve
Crockpot Directions:
Add 8 C. water, the entire soup mix and meat to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Cook on high for 3 1/2 to 5 hours. Add tomato before serving, Enjoy!
Instant Pot Directions:
Reduce water by 1 cup. Add water, soup mix, meat and tomato to Instant Pot. Lock the lid and seal the valve, set to Soup Mode, or High Pressure. Cook for 20 minutes, allow the pressure to release naturally or manually let the steam off. Enjoy!
Cooking Variations:
Creamy: Reduce water by 1 1/2 cups, just before serving add 2 cups half and half or milk.
Switch up the meat: Use spicy, kielbasa, ground turkey, cut up steak, lamb or leave it out altogether.
Mix up the tomatoes: Use italian stewed tomatoes.
Vegetable Overload: 10-15 minutes before the soup is done add 1-2 C. summer squash, okra, carrots or mushrooms
Add more back bone: Reduce water by 2 cups, add 15-oz. low sodium broth (beef, chicken, or vegetable).
Vegetarian: Prepare without meat. If desired add meat substitute.
Legume Hints & Nutrition:
The USDA recommends that adults eat three cups of beans or legumes per week for the maximum health benefit. Legumes are naturally low in total fat, contain no saturated fat or cholesterol and are an excellent source of protein, calcium, iron, folic acid, and potassium.