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"I like to think of this vegetarian dish as Egyptian-style chilli. I was first introduced to it during a trip to Egypt four years ago, where it was nearly all we ate for a week! It's served in "fast food" type restaurants, sold from carts by street vendors and made in the home. There can be many variations, but this is close to the one I..."

Ingredients: chopped tomatoes, brown lentils...

"Truly, a wonderful soup!"

Ingredients: cinnamon, fresh cilantro...

"An inexpensive, easy-to-make and delicious soup. This slightly modified recipe stems from Mumtaz Khan at Mumtaz Paan House in Bradford, England. Mung beans is the exquisite choice, but red or yellow lentils also make a delicious result (green lentils are not recommended). The chicken stock can be replaced with vegetable stock for a vegetarian variety...."

Ingredients: curry leaves, cumin, ghee...

"This is from Annemarie Colbin who wrote the Natural Gourmet. She says this is a staple in the French vegetarian cooking class that she teaches and never fails to win raves."

Ingredients: dried basil, fresh ground black pepper...

"From The Low Fat Jewish Cookbook by Faye Levy."

Ingredients: ground cumin, garlic, lentils...

"Try this hearty soup for supper with chunks of rye bread to dunk. All you'll need to finish a comfort food supper is some apples and cheese for dessert."

Ingredients: Spanish onions, dried split peas...

"This is a very special soup, great in the winter for taking the chill away."

Ingredients: ground cumin, ground cardamom...

"This healthy soup is enjoyed throughout the middle east, and although simple in preparation and ingredients, is a very flavorful soup. Adas is considered a main dish mainly because it is so filling, and is usually eaten with pita bread and lemon on the side. *I use Ziyad brand red lentils, they are very very small and cook up quickly(see posted picture),..."

Ingredients: cumin, fresh parsley, onions...

"This was published on the label of Libby's whole pumpkin in a can. It's good and really easy."

Ingredients: eggs, evaporated milk...

"This is typical of lenten dishes from Lebanon. Rich in fiber and nutrients, it makes for a wonderful one dish meal or a substantial side dish. The original comes from a 1997 issue of Eating Well magazine but has been modified to suit my tastes. If you replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth, this is a vegan dish as well."

Ingredients: cilantro, brown lentils...

"A recipe from Ricardo."

Ingredients: lemon juice, olive oil...

"In response to a request, this recipe came from Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook.This is a one dish meal that is perfect to take along on day hikes or to eat at home!"

Ingredients: dry lentils, raw cashews...

"From Vegetarian Gourmet way back in the 90s. Holiday issue. Recommended with Black Bean Stuffed Peppers."

Ingredients: dried breadcrumbs, dried sage...

"This is a simple soup, delicious and bursting with nutrition. It can be made a day or two in advance, leaving out the pasta and Swiss chard. Just before re-heating the soup, add them in, so they retain their bite and colour."

Ingredients: swiss chard, dried lentils...