Last week I had the first lentil soup… in my life!

Don’t laugh, for some reason I think I was scared of it.

I know, hilarious!

My home growing up was a very meat & potatoes dinner spot. Mom was a fantastic cook, it just tended to focus on meat & potatoes. Once we left, the menu changed… a little.

So finding meatless dishes was foreign to me.

Mustering up some courage, we tried Alton Brown’s lentil soup recipe.

So not only was I trying lentils, it was of my own hand! Yes, I know you think I’m brave ;).

It. was. great.

Not to mention easy! We didn’t hand blend it, so great texture.

Here’s to trying something new!

P.S. Lentils are protein & fiber rich. Start slow & drink lots of water unless you’re on a fiber routine!