The Cheap And Easy Soup I Make Every Week In The Fall

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Күн бұрын

Today we're making Italian lentil soup. This is such a simple and comforting soup to make. As always, we recommend saving those Parmigiano rinds so you can add them to soups just like this one. We hope you enjoy this lentil soup recipe!
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INGREDIENTS WITH GRAM AMOUNTS
1/4 cup (54 grams) extra virgin olive oil - plus more for finishing
1 medium onion - diced
2 ribs celery - diced
2-3 medium carrots - diced
1 teaspoon (~2 grams) dried oregano
3 ounces (84 grams) tomato paste
8 ounces (226 grams) canned plum tomatoes hand crushed
8 ounces (226 grams) baby spinach
8 cups (1890 grams) water
16 ounces (454 grams) brown or green lentils see notes below
1 rind Parmigiano Reggiano (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
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@SipandFeast Жыл бұрын

There are many ways to make a great pot of lentil soup. You could start with some pancetta or Italian sausage. Or make a completely vegetarian or vegan version. The choice is yours. I usually add the good extra virgin and lots of grated cheese for finishing. As I always say, "Make it your own!". The written recipe is always linked in the description (it's the little "arrow" on mobile and a "show more" on desktop). In the description, you will also find my shop and other links with cookware/ingredients and all the other things you guys frequently ask about. Thanks as always for liking my videos!

@evelynrosado1439 Жыл бұрын

I like your way. With the cheese and bread, oil. Yummy!

@faithsrvtrip8768 Жыл бұрын

I would add an italian sausage for sure! Looks delish but I'm in Texas for the winter and it's still hot down here. Mid 80s.

@sunnybono7578 Жыл бұрын

other than the baby spinach, I have all these ingredients at home... Just wandering no garlic in your recipe?? I can see my family enjoying this vegetarian soup after all that heavy eating, this thanksgiving weekend... thanks for the idea and recipe...

@tinalouise5301 Жыл бұрын

Excellent recipe thank you!😊 I love using lentils as a base for soup. Very satisfying and delicious!

@tmserapis5279 Жыл бұрын

Also this is one step away from a marvelous pottage😍

@emmgeevideo Жыл бұрын

My contribution -- when you use only half a can of tomato paste, put the other half in a sandwich bag or plastic wrap. Maybe create two packs. Put it in the freezer. When you use it next time, microwave for a minute (or less) at half power to soften it. Good as new... If you leave it in the can and put it in the fridge, it goes bad very quickly.

@SipandFeast Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion, thank you!

@ilovebutterstuff Жыл бұрын

Facts.

@lmdee7690 Жыл бұрын

Great to do the same with chipotle in adobo sauce also.

@25centsworth Жыл бұрын

Make 1T size portions, freeze them on a plate, remove from freezer and wrap each with saran wrap, and place all in freezer bag.

@stellaz2595 Жыл бұрын

I do this with both tomato paste and chiles in adobo. I portion it out on foil, freeze, then put in a zip lock bag.

@jackwalker9492 Жыл бұрын

I was in the Infantry 27 years and in my retirement am just learning basic domestic skills. This is a great channel. Right to the point and I like how he involves his family and always encourages his son. You will get one of those thanks$ things when I get my pension. If the host gets this, thanks a lot. For the rest of you, I wish you all a very good day.

@katherineelisabeth4387 Жыл бұрын

Very sweet message Jack, wishing you the best in your journey 👍

@jackwalker9492 Жыл бұрын

@@katherineelisabeth4387 Thank you! (From Bogota, Colombia!)

@SipandFeast Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jack. Really appreciate the comment!

@jackwalker9492 Жыл бұрын

@@SipandFeast You are more than welcome and again, I appreciate your channel and approach. I wish you much success and no need to reply.

@hodgeelmwood8677 Жыл бұрын

Sir, if you don't mind a suggestion, try the short ribs ragu! I made it for last Christmas - my first ever attempt at ragu - and it came out absolutely perfect! Everything I've made from this channel is delicious! Have a great day.

@williampapadopoulos8145 4 ай бұрын

The word “decent” coming from a young teenager is probably one of the highest compliments a dad could ever get about his cooking…because “decent” to them means a WHOLE LOT BETTER than just…decent. Great job dad! I can’t wait to try this one out!!!

@fionamackie3357 7 күн бұрын

My then teenaged son who has autism used the word 'edible'. He was eating all his veg and everything he needed, so I was fine with that. He has cystic fibrosis, too, so could have had stunted growth. He ate so well he reached 6'4.

@everythingelse6316 5 ай бұрын

For the record, I much prefer your format- real food for real people. The ingredients are easily available and cooking methods are simple to follow. I'm definitely going to try this!

@terriatwell4041 Жыл бұрын

When you said that sometimes we do something because our parents or grandparents did made me smile. I read a story once where a newlywed cut off the end of the pork loin before putting in the pan to cook. Her husband asked why and she said her mom did it that way. So she called her mom and asked why and she said HER mom did it that way. So they called the grandma and she said-I didn't have a big enough pan so I always cut the end off and used it later. :)

@brendareed5050 Жыл бұрын

priceless tradition, made me laugh. I love that you checked with family!

@angelbmann3531 Жыл бұрын

😂 love this story.

@elbmcook Жыл бұрын

That's so funny Love it!

@WarmFuzzyVibes Жыл бұрын

That is funny!

@georgiaross6741 Жыл бұрын

Love it! I was expecting that punch line. Lol.....

@tracygibson3363 Жыл бұрын

Frying the tomato paste gets rid of the raw, bitter taste and makes it sweeter and adds depth. It definitely makes a difference.

@dad15241 8 ай бұрын

You can also dissolve the paste in hot water and then add it.

@Mrstigger747 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for that information ❣️👋🇨🇦

@dianepiranian1224 8 ай бұрын

I also add sugar whenever I use tomato paste…

@paulinebaylock8740 8 ай бұрын

Adding sugar does the same…

@hahaipokedyouoel483 5 ай бұрын

Alway learning, thanks for the tip.😃

@MrDawiley97 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the simplicity of this and many of your dishes you make. It really represents TRUE Italian cooking. Italian-Americans will not all agree or like me saying this, but true Italian food is simplicity and fresh ingredients. This sometimes gets forgotten about with Italian-American food.

@williampapadopoulos8145 4 ай бұрын

The olive oil, parmesan and bread would probably be the way that I would go as well! Looks yummy! Might just toast the bread and put a little butter and garlic salt on it to make it garlic bread, as is what should go with every great Italian meal!

@debiluv64 4 ай бұрын

I agree!

@pattidriscoll9407 Жыл бұрын

My husband is from Boston. He was adopted and tells me he has Irish heritage. I think he's Italian. He LOVES your channel. He's 82 and you've got him in the kitchen making your recipes. Thank you! In addition to being a stellar cook, your family is beautiful, and when your son is a grown man, the memories he will have of his dad in the kitchen will be such a treasure.

@JulieWallis1963 Жыл бұрын

Tell me you’re American without saying “I’m American“

@onlythewise1 Жыл бұрын

ya gay work

@hiruki8 Жыл бұрын

@PlasmaStorm73 [N5EVV] what does he even mean how did you understand what he meant 😭

@mariadiantherese9663 9 ай бұрын

Well said!!

@mollie_b Жыл бұрын

My favorite thing about your videos is that you explain how you make your meals, but follow it with a disclaimer; "if you don't do this, it'll still be great", or "if it does overcook, don't worry it'll still be great" it makes me more confident to follow your recipes when you point out how things could go differently but it won't ruin the recipe!

@sandybowman7140 Жыл бұрын

Question: have u ever used a diffuser for the flame if it looks like it's getting too stuck on the bottom? It's my go-to amateur tool, esp for cream based soups.

@alexgislason3335 Жыл бұрын

This is an excellent point.

@AkodoNoEyes 7 ай бұрын

I love soup. I love how you involve the family. I love how wholesome this is.

@GreyDeathVaccine 4 ай бұрын

I especially liked the fact that his son did not stubbornly stick to his version and even gave a higher rating to his father's version of the soup.

@qu_entin 3 ай бұрын

@@GreyDeathVaccine probably he knows from experience, that otherwise he won't get anything to eat for a week :)

@ayahallam1097 8 ай бұрын

Red pepper flakes on any one of those versions and it's a 10/10. Love this recipe!

@cpepperson124 Жыл бұрын

As a viewer from the rural midwest.... thank you so much for NOT making a spice blend that only certain people can get. I love your channel (especially the family taste-testers!). Thanks for offering substitutions or ideas for those of us who don't live near big cities, and are making do with basic ingredients from wal-mart. I pray the Lord Jesus blesses you and your family. Keep up the great work!

@SipandFeast Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@ilovebutterstuff Жыл бұрын

His recipes are amazing. Really good cook. I live in an area where if it isn't boiled in a gallon of butter, they won't eat it. Meat, cheese, bread, and that's it. Boring.

@samholder196 Жыл бұрын

aw this is wholesome

@sasi5841 Жыл бұрын

Bruh, Italian dishes aren't spicy

@no_peace Жыл бұрын

@@sasi5841 a lot of channels will call for Calabrian chili or some other less available ingredient and not give any alternatives at all

@knittingchick50 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, unlike so many KZfaq and tv cooks who make Italian recipes, you do not use hot pepper flakes in every stinkin’ dish! My grandparents were from Abruzzi and I was blessed to live in the same building as they so they could teach me how to cook. They did not use hot peppers on everything but left it up to the person dining to add it if they so desired. Thank you for taking the time to teach and entertain.

@unerriar Жыл бұрын

Surely you must not overuse hot spices but these flakes added just to the plate and at the beginning of the cooking process are not the same.

@JamesThompson-ol3eu Жыл бұрын

add the PEPPER||

@ManUntdForever 8 ай бұрын

Spot on. It’s always optional for us, too!

@irenejones7485 8 ай бұрын

James couldn’t stop eating the soup, that says everything!

@viviannepulido9623 8 ай бұрын

Your son has the good fortune of eating food that’s rich in flavor. He’s very cultured. 😊

@sdega315 Жыл бұрын

I made a similar lentil dish this week and I added diced butternut squash. You present a very versatile canvas that can be infinitely customized.

@SuperSaltydog77 Жыл бұрын

I just harvested about two dozen b nuts, now I know where some of them are going. Thanks for the idea

@cpepperson124 Жыл бұрын

I love that you always give your ingredient overview and the exact amounts in the video itself. so many people are trying to drive viewers to their website to sell, sell, sell. Thanks for being upfront and transparent. Sip and Feast is my favorite FoodTube channel! God bless!

@SipandFeast Жыл бұрын

So happy you feel that way, and thank you for watching!

@Kohlerstacey Жыл бұрын

Not only that, but he gives the ingredients in the description! So many people try to force you to watch the video; the fact that he makes it easier for us to view the recipe makes me MORE likely to watch the video

@marycarper5634 Жыл бұрын

@@SipandFeast my favorite foody on you tube! Love your family!

@jos487 8 ай бұрын

This man understands how Italian cuisine works. Great job!

@mariadiantherese9663 9 ай бұрын

Don't pay attention to the critics!! I have never been disappointed by ANY of your classic Italian recipes.

@stefs3460 Жыл бұрын

My parents immigrated here from Italy as adults and the rest of my family is almost all still in Italy. This is very close to what my mom , who was from Campagna region used to make. She did basil instead of oregano and she had potatoes in hers. Otherwise the same. Southern Italy does like their hot pepper but other than that most of Italy goes easy on the spices. Spices are like accessories not the whole outfit.

@DenaInWyo Жыл бұрын

Love that, and so true. Cook with high quality ingredients and let them shine, and accessorize with spices. Great way to put it.

@kelseycochrane3103 Жыл бұрын

Explains my Sicilian family dumping red pepper flakes in everything. Love it though. We add a few hot Italian sausages without the casing to our lentil soup as well, I love the flavor of fennel in it.

@asynchronicity Жыл бұрын

Yay basil!

@cindyhammond7320 Жыл бұрын

I love that saying and so true! If it's a bad recipe all the spices won't make it any better. And a splash of red wine vinegar and the end of making a lentil salad is the perfect touch. James, you have great taste!

@JonFrancoeur Жыл бұрын

The recipe, the shot composition, the background music, the heartfelt inclusion of the family... .just *muah* chef's kiss. Well done!

@sandybowman7140 Жыл бұрын

Love that "MUAH!" Cool how u sound it out like that!

@a2ndopynyn Жыл бұрын

The music makes me want to sit on the patio with a big glass of red wine and a nice cigar.

@sandybowman7140 Жыл бұрын

@@a2ndopynyn Jazz? That wb my choice!

@a2ndopynyn Жыл бұрын

@@sandybowman7140 Well I'm typically drinking bourbon with my cigar and listening to Led Zep, YES, Rush - or the Dixie Dregs. But this music demands a different beverage.

@sandybowman7140 Жыл бұрын

@@a2ndopynyn still sounds fab!

@xtinctspecies Жыл бұрын

Flavor palette is a thing. The recipe does justice if this is an Italian dish. Super original might use guanciale. As an Indian, lentils are a part of our daily diet. When cooking whole lentils I would recommend soaking lentils for 4 hours before using. This will make sure you don’t feel bloated after eating lentils and will probably cook faster too

@argeebargee 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely a must to rinse and soak lentils first. Was surprised this wasn't done.

@lpmoron6258 8 ай бұрын

Up you soak lentils, do you still need the 8 cups of liquid?

@argeebargee 8 ай бұрын

@@lpmoron6258 I would start off with less but keep a close eye on the pot. It may become runny if you use the full amount of water. Also remember it will take less time to cook. Gently sautee the vegetables first so they don't remain too crunchy.

@lpmoron6258 8 ай бұрын

@@argeebargee thank you so very much. I will follow your suggestions!

@hankhill5616 5 ай бұрын

I keep a notepad beside my desk to learn these little extra tricks and tips to push my food to the next level. Thanks, I love making curries with lentils, gonna try this next time

@RJFord-xs2os 8 ай бұрын

Well, here is my dinner tonight! I just have to say, James you are a great person, articulate, funny and your pallet is better of the other people i know. Great job parents. ❤

@falgsc Жыл бұрын

I don't usually cook, but your videos are honestly therapy. Food is always something that has always meant a lot to me, and you're easily the most wholesome and relatable YT chef I know. Thanks for making my life better

@SipandFeast Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, thank you so much.

@DM-ye9mm Жыл бұрын

couldn't have said it better.

@dee_dee_place Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I've always hated cooking. Now that my health requires a very strict diet, I have no choice but to make my meals at home. All of Jim's recipes are quick & easy, & I can adjust them according to my diet & still have flavorful meals. BTW- I love that you can adjust the serving sizes (saves me the time to figure it out myself) on Jim's website recipes & that he says how to store them for reheating. I'm totally in love with his stuffed peppers & linguini in clam/clam sauce; I make them all the time. And, I finally learned how to bread chicken/veal (chicken/veal parmigiana) using Jim's technique. I rarely ate soup while living in the Southeast but now that I live in the Northwest, soup is a go-to, in the winter, especially if it's a hearty one, like this one; it will serve as a full meal. I think I'll round it off by adding some small meatballs & making it like a wedding soup (I'm a carnivore, LOL).

@SuzanneBaruch Жыл бұрын

I'm in a kitchen all day and then I come home and watch his videos. I think he's great, too!

@tbee1575 Жыл бұрын

Covered or uncovered? Anybody know? Making it right now....

@wazza9089 Жыл бұрын

100% why i watch your channel is that you use available (to most of us) ingredients and keep it so simple. Love it and please keep it up

@kanymkulova_dinara 8 ай бұрын

Came for the recipe, stayed for the family vibe and overall feeling of your warm video! Thank you!

@jamillascott8162 Жыл бұрын

I love lentils, I'm a vegan from birth,I love to cook so I will be trying this it looks delicious.

@melanielotos6139 Жыл бұрын

“Let the ingredients speak for themselves”! 100% agree.

@Between_Scylla_and_Kharybdis Жыл бұрын

Exactly, people that demand a double digit amount of spices in food sound like they never actually had good food to begin with

@chrisa1146 Жыл бұрын

Another delicious and easy recipe. My Greek grandparents made similar as I was growing up. I've tried variations over the years but keep going back to the simplest recipe. Oh, and just FYI: frying the tomato paste caramelizes the sugars and balances the acid. 😊❤

@amysheffield9583 9 ай бұрын

James anything you make I would give it a 10 +

@ghaven1929 7 ай бұрын

What a sweet family. Lovely homecooked soup you made. Your son will cherish these memories when he is older. I have some lentils sitting in my pantry. Thanks for the recipe!

@warroom17 Жыл бұрын

With great content comes arrogant trolls. You're all doing great, I enjoy the wholesome content and your attention to organization and cost effectiveness as well as the real review from your family members.

@TheBlackArrowTBTC Жыл бұрын

I love that with so many of your videos, as you’re going through the ingredients I realize I have almost all of them in my pantry. That’s a sign of a good accessible achievable recipe in my eyes. I like that you don’t add a thousand different seasonings. The simple flavours can come through. Looking forward to making this! Thank you!

@kateflynn7260 4 ай бұрын

Since finding this recipe my girlfriend and I have made it tens of times. Delicious, really affordable, good for you, and guaranteed leftovers you'll be excited about eating. Absolute banger, thank you for this.

@ginanotafan1039 4 ай бұрын

Did you add garlic? Bc that was the one thing that's making me hesitate (that there's no garlic in it, and wondering if it'd be ok without it/should I add some?)

@wilhelmina8843 4 ай бұрын

Garlic is rarely wrong with a recipe like this. He often says something to the effect of it’s just a recipe, the jumping off point. Make it how you like it. most basic recipes like this. Have a lot of room for customization. I mean look at his family. Three different people, 3 Different ways of eating it.

@kateflynn7260 4 ай бұрын

We love garlic but have actually never felt the need to add it to this recipe! It's really hearty and has great depth of flavor (thanks especially to the parm rind!!) Some additions we've made to our routine are to sear off some sausage in the pot first, then deglaze with either white wine (and sub out the water with chicken broth) or with red wine (and sub out the water with beef broth). We're actually making it again as I type this, it's become one of our favorite go-tos. As wilhelmina said though, I think garlic would go great with this recipe and it definitely seems like a recipe to add on to. :) @@ginanotafan1039

@AndtherewasJoy13 Жыл бұрын

The family preference for eating your beloved lentil soup was great! We all learned three different ways to enjoy this soup while getting more familiar with your beautiful family. 💜 It was pure comedy hearing your son rate this awesome soup. He's totally cool! His old man is an awesome chef, can't help but take for granted how blessed he is--lol! But don't take your son's or wife's ratings personally ---even though you ARE a rockstar in the kitchen, you're just a stellar 😎 dude to them! Most mentors aren't celebrated to the heights in their own home, they just aren't. But man, to the general public--you're a freakin' KZfaq household name..... Best to your family🍍

@MrTheBigNoze Жыл бұрын

One thinf I appreciate about you is keeping in mind all viewers and how you can change the recipe based on what you have. Add or subtract things based on your tastes, and not making us feel bad if we don’t make it exactly how you do. Great video

@MrFimpster Жыл бұрын

So.. no Sip and Feast spice blend is kinda why I love this channel. You're not pushing us into a product. I watch because it's simple and delicious, and something we can all make at home. Just sayin'...

@geanetteandrea 8 ай бұрын

I love that you involve your family … so glad I came across your channel!

@lynnemeyer3873 2 күн бұрын

Without the cheese, this is the perfect vegan soup. I can't wait to try your recipe.

@alexrox5965 Жыл бұрын

not only are your videos so peacefully to watch, but that youre making recipes without ten million spices, which I can never get in Europe, its just so great I can cook this tomorrow if I want to... THANK YOU !! from the bottom of my heart.

@1TsuNami Жыл бұрын

That’s the way I learned from my grandmother to cook. She was a self taught high end chef and would always go light on the seasonings. She told me that if you over season, you miss out on the true flavors of what God has provided. Anyway, just found your channel, can’t wait to try this soup. Also, I really appreciate the different ways of adding little things at the end. I will be trying them all. 👍🏼

@paolowolverine Жыл бұрын

a little advice, Never cook lentils or any other legume by immediately adding salt because this makes the skin tougher and more difficult to digest. Always add salt at the end

@victrola2007 7 ай бұрын

Folks, those in the 🇺🇸 - do yourself a HUGE favor and only use Palouse brand brown delectable lentils. I am European who's lived in the US for 40+ years. They are the small brown lentils that are perfection. I have no links with the company, just years of devoted fanning over them and cooking up a storm. 😂🎉

@annecain3301 Жыл бұрын

I am taken back to my childhood when my Mum made the most amazing Lentil Soup. She used red lentils, a ham shank, onions, carrots and ‘pot herbs. The flavour was amazing and it was served with thick slices of freshly baked bread. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

@jenkem4464 Жыл бұрын

Oo same with us except it was split pea soup stewed for a really long time with nice ham bone with plenty of meat left on. Just the heartiest comfort food..yum!

@KnittyElf Жыл бұрын

As someone who lives in Japan, I love the way you present your recipes. It makes it very easy for me to use them even in a country where some of the ingredients might not be available. Thank you! ❤️

@Furzkampfbomber Жыл бұрын

Just for the record, your comment made me watch this video and give the channel a try. I like cooking, I do it a lot, but I am not _that_ of a skilled cook to always know what ingrediences I don't have can be replaced and with what. Which might stem from the fact that my olfactory sense is pretty much non-existent anymore. Some things can't be replaced, but I hate it when cooking channels have a list of super specific ingredients, which even if I can find and afford them often only find very rarely use otherwise.

@zatoichi4449 8 ай бұрын

@@Furzkampfbomber That's ok...we'll still let ya hang out with us.

@idahobrian3329 3 ай бұрын

This soup is absolutely delicious - it’s now a part of meal rotation. Also, “it’s a really nice shirt - it’s not from Costco” haha. Way to dis my wardrobe.

@augustrob1 8 ай бұрын

I appreciate that your son doesn't just give it a rating, he explains why. Not many people, adults included, are able to articulate their opinion. I know because I ask people, constantly, why they feel the way they do. The most common answer is "I just do/don't"...aaaand that's the end of the conversation. Anyway, parenting win. I give it a solid 9/10. :)

@JohnKing-no6kx Жыл бұрын

Almost exactly the way I make Lentil Soup. I use Kale or Collards instead of spinach and I add some pasta. I make this all winter long. So good!

@dauntiekay2768 Жыл бұрын

What a great idea--adding pasta! I am gonna have to try that next time I make this soup!

@johna4963 Жыл бұрын

thats pasta fazool

@zoeygw Жыл бұрын

I'm from Cuba and grew up eating lots of lentil soup. I haven't made it in a long time but you have inspired me with your recipe. Looks wonderful. You have a lovely family 😊

@velli828 6 ай бұрын

I made this today for the first time, we've had lentils before but MAAAAN this is great! Definitely one of our new favorites. And its "2-year-old approved" so even better

@irinabyazrov2993 8 ай бұрын

Wonderful! The world cheap spoils your creation.

@242sighting Жыл бұрын

I grew up eating lots of Greek lentil soup (Faki) during Lent and no matter how good the soup was I always wanted pepper on it. I cheered when you added it...

@sahej6939 Жыл бұрын

I eat Armenian lentil soup! As a vegetarian, it’s my go to

@mtgshmoopy Жыл бұрын

For anyone looking to make this with chicken stock: Better than Bouillon has a turkey variety that I like so much I just don't buy the chicken one anymore. I've made a Mediterranean lentil soup using it instead of vegetable stock and it was ludicrously good! Great vid as always! Love your casual style and the family's contributions!

@amybroffman589 Жыл бұрын

Oooh, can’t wait to try this

@SleeplessinOC Жыл бұрын

Sounds yummy , thanks for the suggestion !!

@AMcDub0708 6 ай бұрын

I accidentally clicked your video while watching something else. Was annoyed at first but continued to listen bc I was in the middle of brushing my teeth. By the time I finished, I was intently watching for what you were gonna do next 😂😂😂 Thoroughly enjoyed the vid! Serendipity for the win!! ❤

@dianaweld7777 8 ай бұрын

I’ve made lentil soup many times, but I have never added spinach at the end which makes it look even tastier. It is fun how you have your family comment on how they like their additions to the soup. I would have to agree with you, I think your additions are the best.

@zimnizzle Жыл бұрын

This is very similar to how I make my lentil soup - I think I’ll be adding spinach to mine now. I do recommend throwing in some garlic to the onion, carrots, and celery. And there’s nothing wrong with a little balsamic vinegar AND olive oil on top. It’s how I take mine. :)

@user61920 7 ай бұрын

Sounds delicious that way, but something I have discovered is sometimes no garlic is actually better, like in a Bolognese for example. So try without if you want, or don't haha up to you

@alancats Жыл бұрын

Great stuff, maestro Jim -- this is Italian peasant food at its best. Perfect for these cold winter nights. I will add that for folks who don't want mushy lentils and who want to use lentils that hold their shape better than brown lentils, they should use green/French or black/"beluga" lentils. Mille grazie, as always!

@micheled8764 5 ай бұрын

I made this for my elderly parents recently, and I have to say, it was incredibly good... Total YUM. I don't know what it is about it, but it is a total winner. Thank you for the recipe!!!

@PrayersfromtheRedwoodForest Жыл бұрын

I made this last night and my taste testers like the red wine vinegar way the best. Whole family loved. Our favorite part was when your family tries it

@z3r0w1ng Жыл бұрын

You already have the best spice blend, your loving family. What I LOVE about your recipes is that they are for the family and made simplicity and with such love. Never change the style, it works so well, others are jealous.

@CB-kj7qw Жыл бұрын

I love that he references what number out of 10 for the stovetop heat. This is so helpful and I've never seen any other cooking channel mention this. Thank you!

@katjamison Жыл бұрын

I love that too, it really helps🎉

@88kayleigh Жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing!

@tj4796 Жыл бұрын

This soup is excellent! My daughter loves it so much she requests it every week!

@sofisanders5500 8 ай бұрын

I was searching for a Tuscan lentil soup I read on Google, and they added parmesan cheese and was served with a slice of crusty baguette. I definitely think it is the best way of eating lentil soup!

@BenBreeg1138 Жыл бұрын

Strive for mediocrity! LOL! Love your channel. I''ve been cooking for almost 40 years and more of your recipes make it in the rotation than any other source at this point. I only watch two cooking channels on YT, Rick Bayless and yours. Great stuff!

@stephenshields4095 24 күн бұрын

I made this last weekend, I doubled the recipe and I added ground turkey to it. It was fantastic. I had it for lunch 7x a week and I was not tired of it by the last bowel. Super filling and cheap

@itrasheditgood Жыл бұрын

Not every recipe needs to be complex, I love the family rating, your kid is so honest and enjoys your cooking.

@csong9940 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Never commented before but your viewers love you because you keep things simple and you don't try to sell stuff.

@DazDc Жыл бұрын

Love your content. Can't recall how many times I've changed dinner plans after you videos but is quite a lot. For anybody who is wondering why to fry tomato paste - frying removes rawness from the flavour of the paste. I also find that it makes paste taste sweeter. In the nutshell is to improve a flavour just like toasting spices.

@everettscott4745 5 ай бұрын

The first 20 seconds of this video were enough to keep my attention. That looked really tasty.

@DeeLove1 Жыл бұрын

9:50 And here is my rating: a 10!. I made this soup following your recipe to the T and it was "Perfect". I absolutely love it! Thank you so much for sharing. Additionally, I tried it with the Olive oil and parmesan cheese as well and it was even better. You are right, I agree, with olive oil and parm it is the best way to eat it (along with a side of toasted buttered italian bread omgoodness!) Could not get enough. Thank you!!

@paigecrawley2378 Жыл бұрын

i LOVE how you keep things simple! so many people nowadays think you have to dump spices in everything to make it taste good but that’s not the case with good ingredients and techniques

@williamrudolph3481 Жыл бұрын

Soooooo true

@TenaciousJ2323 Жыл бұрын

It's best to learn the basic way and THEN if you want to dump spices in or whatever, do it. A good basic recipe is a canvas for you to paint your personal touches on.

@Mamalalamama Жыл бұрын

I'm going to make this soup because its looks fantastic but I mostly just want to hear you talk out this recipe again. This was so soothing to listen to and watch. I wish I had a pops like you.

@bobbyviti7794 Жыл бұрын

My mom used to make lentils and we used to eat it with a big chunk of onion and Italian bread. I made your recipe several times now and I have to agree with James. The red wine vinegar is AWESOME!

@thomaskeane5723 Жыл бұрын

Made this for myself tonight. I didn't have any fresh tomatoes, so I used a can of Ro-tel instead. Not 100% Italian, but it still worked out great. Delicious, healthy and simple meal! Definitely will make it for the kids when they come over!

@georgevaughn1394 Жыл бұрын

Made this tonight. Added some ground turkey for extra protein and a bit of leftover cauliflower that I had on hand. It was delicious. Great recipe! And what a nice family you have there.

@conversationswithadrianne 7 ай бұрын

I'd DEFINITELY loved Dad's way.

@PorchiaP. 7 ай бұрын

Cheap, easy? My kind of conversation! Lol😂. This was perfect for my cold, thank you for sharing 🎉❤

@MrFredstt Жыл бұрын

I for one appreciate how you keep things on the more basic side of things. Allows for pretty much anybody to recreate your recipes or put their own spin on it

@whiteodette Жыл бұрын

I made this soup this evening. I had two helpings, one with parmesan and olive oil and the other with Greek yoghurt. Both were delicious! Thank you for the recipe 😁

@zatoichi4449 8 ай бұрын

Why so angry? Please don't take out your anger on this chef...he is doing the best he can. No need to insult him.

@sonyaerazo2616 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful pot of soup, I'll have to try it, Thanks for sharing. Loved that you invited the family into your video. Quite a shortage of caring fathers. Let your son know he's a blessed boy. (Luke 2:23)

@jeannamcgregor9967 8 ай бұрын

"Frying the paste" gives it a slightly toasty richer flavor. It's worth it!

@vickitrapane4400 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE lentil soup!!! I like to make mine in the crockpot, and add potatoes and basil leaves. I love when you tell your viewers how they can add whatever “they“ want, and also don’t have to use the “exact” measurements! Thank you for cooking for us! I love watching!

@stefs3460 Жыл бұрын

My mom who was an amazing cook said good cooks never measure.

@vindelanos8770 Жыл бұрын

Lentils are a mainstay in my home. Super nutritious, flavorful, inexpensive and easy to prepare. Love that you did this, it's one of my favorites. I generally leave the tomatoes out when I do lentils, but other than that, your recipe is right on the money.

@antnygirl 8 ай бұрын

This is the best lentil soup I’ve ever had! Thank you!

@nitavacation5130 8 күн бұрын

I keep this saved to make, and today... It's lentil soup day. Great recipe!

@tatersalad76 Жыл бұрын

Holy moly I've actually been looking for a lentil soup recipe lately (never had it before). And now I've found a recipe from a food youtuber I can trust! Thanks for the recipe!

@when999 Жыл бұрын

Best cooking Channel on KZfaq. You’re such a good teacher and encourager for folks to try new stuff. Keep up the great work!

@Tinyminyme 3 ай бұрын

Finally someone describes what they are cooking instead of promising their dish will make the viewer crazy. Subscribed. Looking forward to watching the content.

@hierophant002 Жыл бұрын

Second recipe I've tried if yours and I'm blown away. Simple and easy with fantastic flavours. Thank you. I will be adding this to my soup rotation.

@alicelee5045 Жыл бұрын

I love eating any soup with a drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It simply brings out the flavours of all the ingredients especially the herbs and spices. I also like to add Swiss Chard or kale to my lentil soup.

@joevasseghi Жыл бұрын

I always make a big batch and I add different condiments each time I eat it.. Glad to see someone else who adds vinegar to their soup. Never tried yogurt before but as soon as I make some I will. Another thing I add to lentil soup is pumpkin or butternut squash cubes, it's so good.

@SipandFeast Жыл бұрын

My wife has added cubed butternut squash to lentil soup - it is good!

@faribasoltani8268 4 ай бұрын

the loveliest cooking video I have seen so far.

@bigmountain7561 Жыл бұрын

Now that’s the way to rate your meals. I probably going to guess that your daughter is camera shy and that’s cool. Maybe she can rate off to the side, but having your family there just makes it really nice. Especially during these times. James’s ratings were very good and insightful. If you watch the videos you can actually see the wheels turning. It’s really cool that his palate is being exposed to some really good food. As always Thank You and Great Videos!!!! A la Familia!!

@grantydudle Жыл бұрын

Hey man, just finished making this soup with your recipe and steps. The only thing I changed was I used four cups of chicken stock with roasted garlic. Tastes really amazing, we’re having it for dinner. Really enjoy your channel and recipes. Cheers from Canada!

@bcal5962 2 ай бұрын

Great video. As always the cherry on top is the family commentary at the end

@alyssaferaci1133 Жыл бұрын

absolutely love the chemistry of your family!! I think I have saved 20-30 of your recipes..some i have tried...others not yet but I will get to them!! thank you for the videos!!!

@susank4944 Жыл бұрын

I make lentil soup often- similar to yours but I like to add a squeeze of lemon at the end. It gives the soup a nice bright flavor. Yes to the good olive oil, parm, and crusty bread. Love that you get your son in on the action. :) Thanks.

@loveinseattle Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vegetarian recipe! Your pasta recipes were a game changer for me, even though I always substitute the meat. I finally learned how to cook like an Italian. 👍

@SipandFeast Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that, thank you so much.

@joansmith6844 Жыл бұрын

Same I’m a no meat person as well ☝️