I would categorize this soup as a split pea soup (that also has lentils) and I like split pea soup. But this soup goes way beyond split pea soup. It is magnificent. I would never call regular split pea soup magnificent, just really good. This was beyond good. I have never used red lentils or yellow split peas before and the color created by this combination is beautiful. I definitely can't call regular old green split pea soup beautiful. And the other ingredients in this recipe really made it amazing. The recipe for this soup is from 101 Cookbooks, found here.
I followed this recipe exactly, except for the fact that I used a crock pot. I combined the first five ingredients in the crock pot and set it on low for three or four hours. Then I followed the instructions for the other ingredients, added them to the pot, and cooked on low for another hour or two.
Fantastic!
Wow, sounds really good! I bet George wouldn't pour *this* soup in his loafers! ;)
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