Beef, Bacon And Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Beef, Bacon And Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried lentils; 5 cups cold water; 8 ounces bacon, diced; 1 lb ground chuck; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper; 1 large carrot, chopped; 1 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups warm water; 1 teaspoon beef base or 1 beef bouillon cube; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons vinegar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups dried lentils
5 cups cold water
8 ounces bacon, diced
1 lb ground chuck
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 large carrot, chopped
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
2 cups warm water
1 teaspoon beef base or 1 beef bouillon cube
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vinegar

1
Dissolve the beef soup base or the beef bouillon cube in the warm water.
2
Combine the lentils and the cold water in a soup pot and bring to a boil.
3
Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
4
While the lentils are cooking, cook the bacon in a skillet and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Discard the bacon drippings.
5
Add the ground chuck to the skillet and brown. Drain well.
6
Add the beef, bacon and vegetables to the lentils.
7
Melt the butter in the skillet, add the flour, salt, pepper, and vinegar. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly, about 3 minutes.
8
Add the water/soup base mixture, stir well to blend, then add to the soup pot and bring to a boil.
9
Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the flavors are well-blended.

487

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups dried lentils, 5 cups cold water, 8 ounces bacon, diced, 1 lb ground chuck, and more.

Yes, Beef, Bacon And Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef, Bacon And Lentil Soup

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