Mitchell's Soup Co. Review

I must admit, this Mitchell's Soup Company dry mix was a bit of an impulse buy as I was strolling the isles of Vincenzo's making a number of other impulsive choices! The attractive presentation of layered ingredients and spices caught my eye, and I picked up the Ginger Coconut Dahl and added it to my basket.  This gem has been sitting in my cupboard since before Christmas sometime, and I finally put it to the test last night.
Preparation could not have been easier, and the final result was a fragrant, hearty vegetarian meal that made 8 generous portions.  The dry mix was simmered with water on the stove top for about 2 hours total, adding tomatoes and some butter at about an hour and a half and simmered for another half hour more.  I threw in two giant handfuls of baby spinach just before serving, but it was not essential by any means. I served the dahl with basmati and roasted cauliflower. I think it would be fantastic over a baked sweet potato or just scooped up with some warm naan bread.  If you like curries and lentils, this is definitely worth a try.  It was mildly spiced, but flavorful and tasted very good simply following the package directions and easily made next level with the addition of some roasted cauiflower, raita, warm naan and chutney, if you want to get fancy.

The Mitchell's Soup Co. has many other soup, stew, and grain salad mixes to choose from both at Vincencos and online with varying amounts of extra ingredients needed to complete the final meal.

A well-priced product, handmade in Canada in small batches with quality, nourishing ingredients.

I like to give (and receive!) consumable gifts that can be shared and enjoyed, and this will definitely be a product I will buy again.

Of course, one could absolutely take their favourite soup recipe, handcraft their own mix, and package it up to give as gifts, or have on hand for later dinner inspiration, but for under 10 dollars, this is a really attractive, simple gift that is ready to give or make at home when you are not really feeling your inner Martha Stewart calling :)