tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post8382057885873223881..comments2024-02-21T09:09:26.098+00:00Comments on A Pot of Tea and a Biscuit: Turkish Red Lentil SoupSylviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14476338461415416067noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-91164013194489436112014-02-04T18:24:56.872+00:002014-02-04T18:24:56.872+00:00I cut out the potato and added 1.5 limes at the en...I cut out the potato and added 1.5 limes at the end. Tastes delicious!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-526187187802313172011-11-04T19:37:53.034+00:002011-11-04T19:37:53.034+00:00Yay, I just finished eating a serving of this soup...Yay, I just finished eating a serving of this soup! It tasted reaaaaally good, I added some extra spices there, and it was amazing. I will definitely try it again, thank you!Dorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582113111787054067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-49129777262040340412011-03-13T06:23:42.456+00:002011-03-13T06:23:42.456+00:00Made this once already, second time currently on m...Made this once already, second time currently on my stove. Great recipe, so simple and easy with little washing up! Thank you for sharing it :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-90293530248394574152010-03-20T20:34:02.461+00:002010-03-20T20:34:02.461+00:00Michelle, thanks for your lovely comment. I've...Michelle, thanks for your lovely comment. I've never tried doing this in a slow cooker, so can't advise you on that really, sorry. I can't see why it wouldn't work though.Sylviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476338461415416067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-34233498712454674382010-03-20T07:59:38.613+00:002010-03-20T07:59:38.613+00:00love to try this out i love lentil soup. what do y...love to try this out i love lentil soup. what do you think though of combining the ingredients and slow cooking them. hubby is in afghan and with 3 little uns to run after standing cooking a new recipe isnt a time option for me. do you think i could slow cook the recipe and then in the evening blend it and serve. any hints. thanks for the idea though ill be bookmarking your blog from now on xxUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05785542505679278324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-2047122091911732232010-03-15T20:33:20.946+00:002010-03-15T20:33:20.946+00:00Great receipt. The only thing I would suggest is ...Great receipt. The only thing I would suggest is to squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice on top of each bowl of soup before surving. I also add more garlic but I'm a hoe for garlic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-10035815865220249452010-02-23T12:13:06.283+00:002010-02-23T12:13:06.283+00:00I made your soup last night after hearing about it...I made your soup last night after hearing about it from pixie. It's delicious! It is certain to be a regular in our home, though I'll have to double the recipe next time because there was barely a bowl left after our little family of 3 devoured it. Thank you!wehttp://motherrising.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-73417965712852610222010-01-21T00:33:27.871+00:002010-01-21T00:33:27.871+00:00I just made this soup today (Google, also) and it ...I just made this soup today (Google, also) and it is SO GOOD. I think I might add a teeny bit of ground ginger next time, too. I pureed about half of it and the texture is perfect. Thank you!pixiehttp://www.pixiecampbell.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-88362685085354775732009-10-07T23:48:51.890+01:002009-10-07T23:48:51.890+01:00Nice. I stumbled on this using the Googles. I used...Nice. I stumbled on this using the Googles. I used a tbsp of curry powder instead of 2 tsp of paprika, and added some chopped celery. I always tweek recipes, but am glad to of found this as a base.<br /><br />Cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-29542556822169241482009-09-30T03:45:56.137+01:002009-09-30T03:45:56.137+01:00lovely soup! try adding a bit of cumin into it, an...lovely soup! try adding a bit of cumin into it, and finishing with a little freshly squeezed lemon...excellent!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-42938772916902214552009-09-13T06:00:01.291+01:002009-09-13T06:00:01.291+01:00I just made this soup for company and I didn't...I just made this soup for company and I didn't have much time. It was for friends ending their Ramadan fast. It was a hit. Everyone thought it was delicious including me. I used 3 cups of chicken broth because that was open, then added vegetable broth and a little water. I pureed all of it in the blender because I cut pieces that were too big because I was in a hurry. I'll be making it again.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870999367938206555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-77722684136300331442009-09-10T06:27:48.362+01:002009-09-10T06:27:48.362+01:00I like soups in winter, warming nourishing and usu...I like soups in winter, warming nourishing and usually make my own. <br />This one looks little thin and my kids like thick one though. It would be healthy too for them.Dazyhttp://www.asiarooms.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-36926665992225845382009-02-13T01:48:00.000+00:002009-02-13T01:48:00.000+00:00That lentil soup looks good. I have been wanting ...That lentil soup looks good. I have been wanting to use lentils more often.test it commhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795596315329913917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-4530677154882382602009-02-10T13:34:00.000+00:002009-02-10T13:34:00.000+00:00Anne, I've done the same things a few times and I ...Anne, I've done the same things a few times and I end up with my laptop in the kitchen, getting food all over it. I'm glad you liked the soup.Sylviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476338461415416067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-27057434465444674922009-02-10T12:47:00.000+00:002009-02-10T12:47:00.000+00:00I did my usual trick of going to make your lovely ...I did my usual trick of going to make your lovely soup last night and realised the recipe was on my desk, at work! Love the potato texture in it, really smooth, I also added chilli powder instead of paprika and forgot the garlic but it still came out good! :)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17027234256771956725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-88541731517760518772009-02-09T17:42:00.000+00:002009-02-09T17:42:00.000+00:00pigpigscorner, the flavours really do combine real...pigpigscorner, the flavours really do combine really well.<BR/><BR/>Niamh, pulses are great, aren't they, and so economic.<BR/><BR/>Lucs, thanks for trying the soup. I'm so happy you enjoyed it as much as I do.Sylviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476338461415416067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-13455381684637103012009-02-09T15:44:00.000+00:002009-02-09T15:44:00.000+00:00Sylvie, your lovely soup was everything it promise...Sylvie, your lovely soup was everything it promised. Flavoursome, minimal ingredients and - most appreciated - minimal effort after a long day ferrying family to doctor/hospital/vet appts. All home safe and well to enjoy your comforting soup. Thanks so much.Lucshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13655877222117482099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-43572071361746289592009-02-09T14:03:00.000+00:002009-02-09T14:03:00.000+00:00This looks delicious, Sylvie! Yum. I adore pulses,...This looks delicious, Sylvie! Yum. I adore pulses, this looks like a lovely way to cook them. <BR/><BR/>NiamhAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-7461924663262420242009-02-07T11:10:00.000+00:002009-02-07T11:10:00.000+00:00I love my soups too! This sounds like a wonderful ...I love my soups too! This sounds like a wonderful soup with lentils and paprika...nice flavours.pigpigscornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13049039101703360576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-39384339981069966722009-02-07T09:23:00.000+00:002009-02-07T09:23:00.000+00:00Val, you and me both.Peter, thanks.Mrs Ergul, I of...Val, you and me both.<BR/><BR/>Peter, thanks.<BR/><BR/>Mrs Ergul, I often just blend 2/3 or so of a soup and keep some chunky bits.<BR/><BR/>Lisa, it so easy to make and ready in no time.<BR/><BR/>Marie, thanks.<BR/><BR/>Holler, thanks for organising the challenge.<BR/><BR/>Anne, if you try it let me know what you think.<BR/><BR/>Maninas, the original didn't have the garlic, but it is so much better with it in.<BR/><BR/>Sam, I'm ready for the weather to get warmer now. I like soup on a cold night, but I like spring even more.<BR/><BR/>Jan, Rosie and Sue let me know what you think of it if you try the recipe!<BR/><BR/>Ginger, this is definitely that kind of recipe or one for the days when the cupboards are pretty bare, but you don't wanna go shopping.<BR/><BR/>Gloria, thank you.<BR/><BR/>Elra, thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment.Sylviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476338461415416067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-73652954396574728802009-02-07T04:18:00.000+00:002009-02-07T04:18:00.000+00:00Sounds like comforting soup.Cheers,ElraSounds like comforting soup.<BR/>Cheers,<BR/>ElraDewihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042444512389457494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-30811427527569259302009-02-06T17:41:00.000+00:002009-02-06T17:41:00.000+00:00Sytlvie really love lentils and this look awesome!...Sytlvie really love lentils and this look awesome!!! xGloriaGloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-75842132111074956262009-02-06T17:36:00.000+00:002009-02-06T17:36:00.000+00:00Your soup looks really good Sylvie. I have tucked ...Your soup looks really good Sylvie. I have tucked the recipe away in my "must try" folder.Susan Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334172650611672692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-68082571842867936862009-02-06T16:14:00.000+00:002009-02-06T16:14:00.000+00:00Oh Sylvie, this is a great soup to send to Holler ...Oh Sylvie, this is a great soup to send to Holler for her event! I mst try this recipe out ;0)<BR/><BR/>Rosie xRosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861602553420699670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-67937195438240844932009-02-06T10:36:00.000+00:002009-02-06T10:36:00.000+00:00This sounds so simple, I've always got a few potat...This sounds so simple, I've always got a few potatoes left over at the end of the week so it's a perfect dish for using everything up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com