Lentil And Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil And Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped leek (white and pale green parts only); 1 clove garlic, minced; 6 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup lentils; 1/2 cup split peas; 1 medium potato, peeled,grated; 1 smoked ham hock; 1/3 cup chopped celery & leaves; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons dry red wine

Servings: persons

3 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1/2 cup chopped leek (white and pale green parts only)
1 clove garlic, minced
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup lentils
1/2 cup split peas
1 medium potato, peeled,grated
1 smoked ham hock
1/3 cup chopped celery & leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons dry red wine

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Saute bacon in large saucepan over medium-high heat until fat is rendered, about 4 minutes; remove bacon; drain off all but 1 1/2 tblsps of fat; add onion, carrot, leek and garlic and saute until light brown, about 10 minutes; add broth, lentils, split peas, potato, ham hock, celery, thyme and bay leaf; bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until lentils and split peas are tender, about 45 minutes; stir in red wine and simmer 5 minutes longer; discard bay leaf; remove ham hock from soup and remove any meat attached to bone; cube meat and return to soup along with chopped up bacon; season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Freezer Note: Making up a double batch of soup is economical of energy and time - you'll do slightly more work now, use the same amount of energy to cook, and save yourself time and energy later on, when you want a quick, nutritious dinner. Just defrost in microwave, reheat well and serve

849

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

129

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 slices bacon, chopped, 1 onion, chopped, 1 carrot, chopped, 1/2 cup chopped leek (white and pale green parts only), and more.

Yes, Lentil And Split Pea 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.

Lentil And Split Pea Soup

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