Because I'm insane, I made lentil soup at 6am, today. What took the most time was the chopping, but while this simmered (step 10) I finished my normal morning routine. Lentil soup is one of those things I'd reccommend you try outside of your house first. The color & consistency is a little gross, but I love the taste. I just started liking lentils & I usually get the soup from Pret A Manger. I'm a soup kinda girl, but I like filling soups --lentils do the job. Also, there aren't a lot of soups you can put ham in & I love me some swine, forgive me lol.
I got the original recipe off Dominican Cooking --my go-to site if I don't call my mom. They use pumpkin instead of carrots but... I had what I had. Sometimes you've got to create your own dish --something like how my mom told me to throw a pork chop in it. While that sounded good, I didn't quite understand how to put a pork chop in soup. My mother is amazing, though. lol
I make lots of soups for lunch, especially when it's cold. If you have a busy schedule like mine, soups are awesome because you can always freeze it and save for later. I save mine in individual Ball Mason Jars - they're amazing cuz you can heat your food up in the jar, and then eat right out of the jar. If I'm running late for work (which I usually am), I just grab a frozen jar and & drop it in my bag. It defrosts till lunch & I throw it in the microwave for two quick minutes :) On days when I have a bit more time, I make a sandwich to go along with my soup. Or buy one *shrugs*
