Hearty Red Lentil, Bacon and Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Red Lentil, Bacon and Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup red lentils; 3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups chicken stock; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 pound baby red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, plus additional to taste; Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste; Chopped Italian parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 cup red lentils
3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 pound baby red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, plus additional to taste
Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
Chopped Italian parsley, for garnish

1
Thoroughly rinse the red lentils in fine-holed colander.
2
Set aside.
3
Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
4
Add the bacon pieces and cook for about 2 minutes or until the fat renders and the bacon begins to crisp.
5
Stir in the onions and garlic.
6
Increase heat to high and cook for about 2 minutes or until the bacon crisps and the onions soften.
7
Add the chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce, potatoes, and 1 teaspoon of salt, bring to a moderate boil, then reduce heat and gently simmer for 3 minutes.
8
Stir in the lentils and gently simmer for 20 minutes or until lentil are tender.
9
As it cooks, stir the soup occasionally so the lentils dont stick to the bottom of the pot.
10
Season to taste with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with the chopped parsley.

796

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

123

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup red lentils, 3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 small onion, diced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Hearty Red Lentil, Bacon and Potato 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.

Hearty Red Lentil, Bacon and Potato Soup

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