Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 strips bacon (3 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/4-inch half moons; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups lentils, picked over and rinsed; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth (3 1/2 cups); 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar; Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

3 strips bacon (3 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/4-inch half moons
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups lentils, picked over and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth (3 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper

1
In a Dutch oven (or other 5-quart pot with a tight-fitting lid), cook the bacon over medium-low heat until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes.
2
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat.
3
Add the onion and carrots; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5
Stir in the tomato paste, and cook for 1 minute.
6
Add the lentils, thyme, broth, and 2 cups water.
7
Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer.
8
Cover; cook until the lentils are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
9
If the soup becomes too thick during cooking, add up to 1 cup more water.
10
Stir in the vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
11
Serve the soup immediately.

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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: 3 strips bacon (3 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 large onion, chopped, 3 medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/4-inch half moons, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 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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