Lentil Soup

Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. dried lentils; 1/4 lb. bacon, diced; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 2 medium carrots, diced; 2 qt. water; 1 c. celery, sliced; 2 bay leaves; 3 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 1 large potato, peeled and grated; 1 meaty ham bone

Eats Now Editorial Team · 387 kcal · Soups & Stews

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Lentil Soup – a delicious recipe with dried lentils, bacon, onions, carrots, water, celery. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Soups & Stews

Servings: persons

1 lb. dried lentils
1/4 lb. bacon, diced
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 qt. water
1 c. celery, sliced
2 bay leaves
3 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 large potato, peeled and grated
1 meaty ham bone

1
Rinse and pick over lentils; soak overnight.
2
Drain well.
3
In a large pot, saute bacon until golden.
4
Add carrots and onions, and saute until onions are golden.
5
Add celery, water, lentils, seasonings, potato and ham bone.
6
Simmer covered for 4 hours until vegetables are tender and broth is thick.
7
Remove ham bone and return bits of meat to soup, discarding bone.
8
Soup keeps for a long time in refrigerator and freezes well.

387

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* 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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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. dried lentils, 1/4 lb. bacon, diced, 2 medium onions, thinly sliced, 2 medium carrots, diced, 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
387 kcal
Category
Soups & Stews

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