A basic guide to legumes might help you understand lentils as a whole, but it won't tell you that there are actually five ...

The only requirement for lentil soup is that it contains lentils—other than that, there are countless ways to prepare it. Indian versions are heavily spiced, while ...

From hardy green, black, and brown lentils to fall-apart red and yellow varieties ... this bold and bright vegetable soup is perfect for making ahead and stashing in the freezer.

Yellow lentils are usually sold split and collapse into a soft, floury purée when cooked. Slightly larger than red lentils, they are used in the same way, in soups and spicy Indian dhals (they ...

This is an easy soup, with no need to fry anything in oil to start which makes it almost like a thick broth. Red lentils (which go yellow when cooked) are often used for dhal and give a rich depth ...

Remove from the skillet and set aside. Once the lentils are soft and broken down, if desired, use an immersion blender to blend the soup to a smooth consistency. Taste the soup and adjust the ...