Lentils are an awesome legume to try. They are versatile, easy to prepare, and don't need soaking. This soup is wonderfully satisfying and great for winter days. I am actually in Florida where it is sunny and in the 70's but I had to make this for my sister who had never had lentils!
You can find the recipe at “Minimalist Baker”: 1-Pot Everyday Lentil Soup.
Here's a brief video by Dr. Greger about some of the health benefits of lentils.
What I did differently:
-Did not add water or oil since did not saute the vegetables
-Used 1/2 red onion, chopped, instead of shallots
-Did not add extra salt
-Used 8 cups of vegetable broth, not just 4
-Did not have fresh herbs so added heaping teaspoon dried thyme
-Used green lentils
-Added a bay leaf
-Used mixture of baby kale and baby spinach
-Cooked everything in a crock pot except added the leafy greens at the end and cooked for just a few minutes longer until wilted