What herb would you add to lentil and sweet potato soup please!?

Question

It tastes very bland and needs a chivvy up. Thanks

Answer 1

PUT SOME GREEN IN IT.

Answer 2

Cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice. Next time sautee the sweet potato with some onion and curry powder before adding the lentils and stock/water. The cilantro and squeeze of lemon will compliment it nicely.

Answer 3

Open a jar or pinch a bit of what ever you are thinking of adding , give it a sniff, give the soup a sniff, back and forth until you can decide, ya, that might work. Then adjust very slowly in small amounts.


Personally, I find basic salt and pepper makes enough of a difference in most soups when it seems something is missing.

Answer 4

What about curry powder? It works wonderfully with both lentils and sweet potatoes. You could also try a blend of chili powder and cumin if you don't like curry.

Answer 5

Fresh minced chives or fresh parsley, minced fresh garlic, ground black pepper, diced brown or white onions (at least one large or a medium and a half one), cayanne pepper, and a 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add 1 to 2 bay leaves when cooking it and remove them just before serving.

Answer 6

Personally I go with either ground CUMIN for a more 'earthy' taste or a little fresh red chilli to 'pep' it up a bit.

FRESH corriander is also really good - but can be a little overpowering for some peoples taste.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Try Coriander or Parsley

Answer 9

Hing and cumin( seeds or better the leaves).
A dash of the former.
Be more generous with the latter

Answer 10

maybe nutmeg, or cumin, perhaps even a touch of ginger but not all at the same time :-) you might even be able to try a little sweet chili.

Answer 11

Coriander - would be nice with a good pinch of curry powder too.