Anytime is a good time.....

....for soup, in my opinion!:-)  In fact, we enjoy soup the year round here. 

Lentil Soup ready to cook.

Ready to serve!  Yum!

Lentil Soup has been a favorite here for a number of years.  The recipe I use comes from a Southern Living cookbook from 1987.

LENTIL SOUP
1 1/2 cups dried lentils
6 cups water (I used part vegetable broth as I omitted the next ingredient.)
1 Tablespoon beef-flavored bouillon granules
1 (16-oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
2 Tablespoons parsley flakes
1 large onion, diced
1 medium  carrot, thinly sliced
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 cup chopped ham
- Combine all ingredients in a large Dutch oven.  Bring to a boil; cover reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.  Remove bay leaf.  Yield:  12 cups

NBCSP is broadcasting the women's figure skating Olympic short program.  I have memories of our  three daughters being especially interested in watching this event when they were still at home.  I, who have managed to trip on my own toes walking in flat shoes across a flat surface:-), am always amazed at how these skaters skim across ice on that thin blade!

Better news for Tennessee basketball!  Georgia came to town last night, and the Vols came out with a 67-48 victory! 

I send wishes for a good Wednesday to everyone!

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