French Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: French Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices thick cut bacon; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 medium carrot, finely diced; 1 large shallot, finely diced; 1 small celery rib, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 5 sprigs thyme; ¾ cup French lentils, du puy; ¾ cup regular lentils; 8 cups water (or a mixture of the two) or 8 cups vegetable stock (or a mixture of the two)

Servings: persons

2 slices thick cut bacon
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium carrot, finely diced
1 large shallot, finely diced
1 small celery rib, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
5 sprigs thyme
¾ cup French lentils, du puy
¾ cup regular lentils
8 cups water (or a mixture of the two) or 8 cups vegetable stock (or a mixture of the two)

1
Cut bacon into matchstick pieces.
2
Melt butter in a stockpot, then add bacon.
3
Saute over medium heat 4-5 minutes until beginning to crisp.
4
Add carrots, shallot, celery and garlic, and saute 5 minutes.
5
Add thyme, lentils and liquid.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and simmer 35-45 minutes, until lentils are tender.
7
Remove garlic cloves and thyme stems.
8
If desired, puree part of the soup with an immersion blender to thicken.

310

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices thick cut bacon, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 medium carrot, finely diced, 1 large shallot, finely diced, and more.

Yes, French 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.

French Lentil Soup

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