Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. green lentils; 2 medium onions, diced or sliced; 1/4 lb. bacon, diced (or diced ham steak or diced ham off ham bone); 3 medium carrots, diced or sliced; 2 qt. water; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 large potato, pared and grated (medium); 1/2 tsp. thyme leaves (fresh if you have); 2 bay leaves; 1 ham bone; salt and pepper to taste; 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 lb. green lentils
2 medium onions, diced or sliced
1/4 lb. bacon, diced (or diced ham steak or diced ham off ham bone)
3 medium carrots, diced or sliced
2 qt. water
2 stalks celery, diced
1 large potato, pared and grated (medium)
1/2 tsp. thyme leaves (fresh if you have)
2 bay leaves
1 ham bone
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1
Soak green lentils in cold water to cover overnight.
2
Rinse well and drain.
3
In stockpot, saute onions and bacon.
4
Add carrots.
5
Saute until golden; do not overcook.
6
Add water, drained lentils, celery, potato, thyme leaves, bay leaves, ham bone and salt and pepper.
7
Simmer, covered, for 3 hours.
8
Remove ham bone and remove any remaining meat.
9
Add fresh lemon juice just before serving.
10
Serve with Cottage Cheese Dill Bread.
11
This soup freezes well.

396

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. green lentils, 2 medium onions, diced or sliced, 1/4 lb. bacon, diced (or diced ham steak or diced ham off ham bone), 3 medium carrots, diced or sliced, and more.

Yes, 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.

Lentil Soup

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