Some Kind of Soup With Beans and Lentils

Name: Some Kind of Soup With Beans and Lentils
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 bowl, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups mixed dried beans; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 medium potatoes, cubed; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 12 baby carrots, chopped in 3; 1 cup chopped celery; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 16 ounces diced tomatoes; 2 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 vegetable bouillon cubes; 5 cups water

Submitted by MHulak

"Soups are easy to make. So this should be a snap it you follow the simple directions. Even a woman could make this soup."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 13
Yields:: 1 bowl
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups mixed dried beans
1 teaspoon cumin
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium potatoes, cubed
1 tablespoon minced garlic
12 baby carrots, chopped in 3
1 cup chopped celery
¹⁄₂ teaspoon thyme
16 ounces diced tomatoes
2 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
5 cups water

directions

soak the beans in water over night.
strain the beans and rinse them off.
in a large stock pot bring the beans to boil using the 5 cups of water.
once it is boiling, turn the temperature to low.
stir in the remainder ingredients.
put a lid on it and leave it alone for 20 minutes.
more time is ok, 20 minutes is just to say you cooked the carrots and potatoes.

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Reviews

I must say that the intro is correct. Myself being a mere woman I was actually able to make this hearty soup all alone! LOL. I chose a mix of red, black and white beans and used veggie stock in place of chicken, it made a great lunch with fresh hot whole wheat biscuits. DH really enjoyed it.

Annacia