Idaho Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Idaho Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. bacon drippings; 1/2 lb. onions, thinly sliced; 3 large carrots; 8 branches celery, finely chopped; 1/3 c. flour; 3 1/4 lb. lentils, washed; 2 meaty ham bones; 3 1/4 gal. beef broth or bouillon; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 2 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder (optional); 2 bay leaves; 6 frankfurters, diagonally sliced; salt

Servings: persons

1/2 c. bacon drippings
1/2 lb. onions, thinly sliced
3 large carrots
8 branches celery, finely chopped
1/3 c. flour
3 1/4 lb. lentils, washed
2 meaty ham bones
3 1/4 gal. beef broth or bouillon
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder (optional)
2 bay leaves
6 frankfurters, diagonally sliced
salt

1
Combine bacon drippings, onions, carrots and celery in 4 gallon kettle.
2
Cook, covered, 20 minutes.
3
Stir in flour, then other ingredients, except the sliced frankfurters.
4
Simmer, uncovered, 3 hours.
5
After 1 hour, cut meat from bones; chop. Return
6
meat and bones to kettle.
7
Just before serving, remove the bones; add sliced frankfurters to heat and salt to taste. Makes 50 servings.

851

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. bacon drippings, 1/2 lb. onions, thinly sliced, 3 large carrots, 8 branches celery, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Idaho 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.

Idaho Lentil Soup

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