COOKING & TIPS

Bavarian Barley Soup

Stovetop: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer on medium-low for just over an hour, or until lentils are tender.

Slow Cooker: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a crockpot. Cook on high for approximately 5 hours or on low for approximately 8-10 hours.

Pressure Cooker (aka Instant Pot): Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in an Instant Pot. Set Instant Pot to Manual Pressure Cook and cook on HIGH pressure for 15 minutes. Allow the cooker to release pressure naturally.

Tasty Tips: Garnish with a touch of sauerkraut and fresh dill.

 

Beet & Buckwheat Soup

Stovetop: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer on medium-low for just over 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

Slow Cooker: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a crockpot. Cook on high for approximately 2-3 hours or on low for approximately 5-6 hours.

Pressure Cooker (aka Instant Pot): Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in an Instant Pot. Set Instant Pot to Manual Pressure Cook and cook on HIGH pressure for 8 minutes. Allow the cooker to release pressure naturally.

Tasty Tips: Garnish with pickled beets and fresh dill.

 

Caribbean Rice n’ Peas Soup

Stovetop: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer on medium-low for just over an hour, or until lentils are tender.

Slow Cooker: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a crockpot. Cook on high for approximately 5 hours or on low for approximately 8-10 hours.

Pressure Cooker (aka Instant Pot): Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in an Instant Pot. Set Instant Pot to Manual Pressure Cook and cook on HIGH pressure for 15 minutes. Allow the cooker to release pressure naturally.

Tasty Tips: Add some chopped sweet potato to the soup for the last half hour of cooking. Once the soup is finished cooking, add a can of coconut milk to the soup pot. Garnish with chopped kale.

 

Cranberry & Wild Rice Soup

Stovetop: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer on medium-low for just over an hour, or until lentils are tender.

Slow Cooker: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a crockpot. Cook on high for approximately 5 hours or on low for approximately 8-10 hours.

Pressure Cooker (aka Instant Pot): Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in an Instant Pot. Set Instant Pot to Manual Pressure Cook and cook on HIGH pressure for 15 minutes. Allow the cooker to release pressure naturally.

 

Curried Cashew Soup

Stovetop: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer on medium-low for just over an hour, or until lentils are tender.

Slow Cooker: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a crockpot. Cook on high for approximately 5 hours or on low for approximately 8-10 hours.

Pressure Cooker (aka Instant Pot): Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in an Instant Pot. Set Instant Pot to Manual Pressure Cook and cook on HIGH pressure for 15 minutes. Allow the cooker to release pressure naturally.

Tasty Tips: Once the soup is finished cooking, add a can of coconut milk to the soup pot. Garnish with chopped fresh apple.

 

Italian Rice & Lentil Soup

Stovetop: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer on medium-low for just over 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

Slow Cooker: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a crockpot. Cook on high for approximately 2-3 hours or on low for approximately 5-6 hours.

Pressure Cooker (aka Instant Pot): Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in an Instant Pot. Set Instant Pot to Manual Pressure Cook and cook on HIGH pressure for 8 minutes. Allow the cooker to release pressure naturally.

Tasty Tips: Garnish with sautéed mushrooms, chopped cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of olive oil.

 

Mexican Amaranth Soup

Stovetop: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer on medium-low for just 45 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

Slow Cooker: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a crockpot. Cook on high for approximately 3 hours or on low for approximately 5-6 hours.

Pressure Cooker (aka Instant Pot): Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in an Instant Pot. Set Instant Pot to Manual Pressure Cook and cook on HIGH pressure for 10 minutes. Allow the cooker to release pressure naturally.

Tasty Tips: Garnish with fresh lime and sliced avocado.

 

Piri Piri Lentil Soup

Stovetop: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer on medium-low for just over 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

Slow Cooker: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a crockpot. Cook on high for approximately 2-3 hours or on low for approximately 5-6 hours.

Pressure Cooker (aka Instant Pot): Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in an Instant Pot. Set Instant Pot to Manual Pressure Cook and cook on HIGH pressure for 8 minutes. Allow the cooker to release pressure naturally.

Tasty Tips: To kick up the heat even more, garnish with a touch of pickled hot peppers.

 

Rosemary-Turmeric (aka The Detox) Soup

Stovetop: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer on medium-low for just over an hour, or until lentils are tender.

Slow Cooker: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a crockpot. Cook on high for approximately 5 hours or on low for approximately 8-10 hours.

Pressure Cooker (aka Instant Pot): Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in an Instant Pot. Set Instant Pot to Manual Pressure Cook and cook on HIGH pressure for 15 minutes. Allow the cooker to release pressure naturally.

Tasty Tips: Once the soup is finished cooking, add a can of coconut milk to the soup pot. Garnish with fresh lemon.

 

Smoky Split Pea Soup

Stovetop: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer on medium-low for just over an hour, or until lentils are tender.

Slow Cooker: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a crockpot. Cook on high for approximately 5 hours or on low for approximately 8-10 hours.

Pressure Cooker (aka Instant Pot): Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in an Instant Pot. Set Instant Pot to Manual Pressure Cook and cook on HIGH pressure for 15 minutes. Allow the cooker to release pressure naturally.

Tasty Tips: Add some diced potatoes for the last half hour of simmering. Garnish with fresh avocado.

 

Spicy Coconut Lentil Soup

Stovetop: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer on medium-low for just over an hour, or until lentils are tender.

Slow Cooker: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a crockpot. Cook on high for approximately 5 hours or on low for approximately 8-10 hours.

Pressure Cooker (aka Instant Pot): Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in an Instant Pot. Set Instant Pot to Manual Pressure Cook and cook on HIGH pressure for 15 minutes. Allow the cooker to release pressure naturally.

Tasty Tips: Add some chopped squash and carrot and a tablespoon of coconut oil to the soup for the last half hour of cooking.  Once the soup is finished cooking, add a can of coconut milk to the soup pot. Garnish with fresh lemon.

 

Thai Lentil Soup

Stovetop: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer on medium-low for just over 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

Slow Cooker: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a crockpot. Cook on high for approximately 2-3 hours or on low for approximately 5-6 hours.

Pressure Cooker (aka Instant Pot): Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in an Instant Pot. Set Instant Pot to Manual Pressure Cook and cook on HIGH pressure for 8 minutes. Allow the cooker to release pressure naturally.

Tasty Tips: Add a tablespoon of coconut oil to the soup pot at the start of cooking. Once the soup is finished cooking, add a can of coconut milk to the soup pot. Garnish with fresh lime and cilantro.

 

Tomato & Tarragon Lentil Soup

Stovetop: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer on medium-low for just over 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

Slow Cooker: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a crockpot. Cook on high for approximately 2-3 hours or on low for approximately 5-6 hours.

Pressure Cooker (aka Instant Pot): Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in an Instant Pot. Set Instant Pot to Manual Pressure Cook and cook on HIGH pressure for 8 minutes. Allow the cooker to release pressure naturally.

Tasty Tips: Add some chopped mushrooms for the last 15 minutes of simmering. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil.

 

Za’atar Lentil Soup

Stovetop: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer on medium-low for just over an hour, or until lentils are tender.

Slow Cooker: Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in a crockpot. Cook on high for approximately 5 hours or on low for approximately 8-10 hours.

Pressure Cooker (aka Instant Pot): Combine jar’s contents and 8 cups of water in an Instant Pot. Set Instant Pot to Manual Pressure Cook and cook on HIGH pressure for 15 minutes. Allow the cooker to release pressure naturally.

Tasty Tips: Garnish with a generous drizzle of tahini.