This is an older recipe of mine that I use so often that I thought I would share another version of it. I usually make these with leftovers, like chili, but this time I made a quick lentil soup instead. You can use pie crust or puff pastry whichever you have on hand; they are both yummy and quick.
I used chimichurri salsa to season my soup, but you can use fresh parsley if you have it.
Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb lentils
- 4 large carrots, chopped
- 4 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 can diced toms
- 4 sliced of bacon, diced
- Fresh parley or 1tbls chimichurri salsa
- Fresh Sage leaves
- Salt/pepper
- ½ cup White wine
- 32 ozs of stock, chicken or veggie
- Puff pastry sheets
Directions:
- Sauté in large pot the bacon, onion, carrots and celery until the the onions are translucent.
- Add all the remaining ingredients and simmer until the lentils are tender and ½ or more of the liquid has reduced.
- Cool, spoon into individual bowls and top with puff pastry dough.
- Cut slits in the top to ventilate.
- Bake at 375 until the dough is golden brown and the soup bubbling.
25 comments:
I've been looking for interesting ways to cook lentils and this fits the bill. Thanks for sharing.
I really love to have this, looks so perfect!
Very comforting meal. I love pot pie, although I never made it with lentil before.
your pie crusts are always so pretty.
What a terrific way to serve leftovers! And the addition of a salsa in your lentil soup is a brilliant way to add a little zing.
Great post and idea, thanks...
We love lentils! Why have I never thought to do this? I love this recipe!
As for your question on the beer bread...any kind of beer you use will yield your unique flavor. I think stout would be great! I actually used an Irish ale that I had on hand and it was delicious!
That is a great way to cook with lentils! Very original :)
As for your comment on if you need to bake the chicken breasts in my recipe, no you don't. You can only pan-fry it. But I usually bake my chicken when I have time because it helps to keep the meat moist.
What a great idea! Your lentil soup recipe sounds great, and the puff pastry on top is a wonderful addition.
My husband would literally flip over this, he loves lentils! Great job!
Lentil pot pie is a nice alternative to traditional pot pie. I think this pie has less fat, higher fiber, and is overall good for you while, still providing a soul satisfying meal.
This is perfect for this rainy weather today. I just wish I had all the ingredients to try it. I've been craving for some hot savory pie. Oooh ahh.
Thanks for sharing!
i'm on a real pot pie kick these days--i go to cracker barrel for lunch every wednesday because it's their special that day. your crust looks amazing, and the filling is equally appealing. bravo, and bravo!
Love a good lentil soup.Love a pot pie. Why is it I never thought of combining it? Yes - loving this.
Beautiful crust...I would be happy with just that part!!! Great dish and looks delicious!
I've always wanted to make a soup with puff pastry covering it. This looks delicious!
Wow, does this look good! I usually have some sort of bean soup in the fridge...puff pastry in the freezer...I can say "dinner!" in a flash. Great photos, too!
I don't think that I'm familiar with chimichurri salsa... hope to find it someday :)
Never thought of using lentils for soups before. Hope to try someday as it looks really good!
What a super recipe! I make lentil soup often (I don't use sage or white wine- nice addition!) and never would have thought to make a pot pie out of it. Puff pastry makes it so easy, too. Besides, is there anything more comforting than a pot pie? And you've made it nice and healthy! ( well except for the puff pastry! ;) )
What a nice healthy twist on traditional pot pie. I really like this!
This looks so good! I love lentils and I know they are very nutritious. I never thought to serve them pot pie style...nice idea!
Love putting the topping on the soup. That's the way to make it special.
That looks so nice and I bet it's really delicious!
Beans so yummy! Great combination and a lovely display!
Now that's a brilliant idea, I so want to try this!
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