Carla'S Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Carla'S Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon (6 oz. total), cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 onions (1 lb. total), peeled, halved, and thinly sliced; 2 carrots (8 oz. total), peeled and thinly sliced; 2 stalks celery (6 oz. total), rinsed and thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 4 cups dried lentils (about 1 1/2 lb.), rinsed and sorted; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 dried bay leaves; 2 cans (28 oz. each) diced tomatoes; 2 lemons, rinsed and cut into wedges

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon (6 oz. total), cut into 1-inch pieces
2 onions (1 lb. total), peeled, halved, and thinly sliced
2 carrots (8 oz. total), peeled and thinly sliced
2 stalks celery (6 oz. total), rinsed and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
4 cups dried lentils (about 1 1/2 lb.), rinsed and sorted
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 dried bay leaves
2 cans (28 oz. each) diced tomatoes
2 lemons, rinsed and cut into wedges

1
In an 8-quart pan over medium-high heat, stir bacon until browned around edges, about 2 minutes. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic to pan and stir frequently until vegetables are very limp, about 10 minutes (lower heat to medium if necessary to prevent scorching).
2
Add lentils, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and 9 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils are very tender to bite, about 20 minutes. Add tomatoes, including juices, and 1 cup water; simmer uncovered for 10 minutes longer.
3
Ladle soup into bowls and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over individual servings.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon (6 oz. total), cut into 1-inch pieces, 2 onions (1 lb. total), peeled, halved, and thinly sliced, 2 carrots (8 oz. total), peeled and thinly sliced, 2 stalks celery (6 oz. total), rinsed and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Carla'S 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.

Carla'S Lentil Soup

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