Lentil Soup With Bacon Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices Bacon; 2 cups Chopped Sweet Onions; 1 cup Chopped Celery, Plus Chopped Leaves For Garnish; 1 cup Chopped Carrots; 4 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 4 cans (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Low Sodium Beef Broth, Divided; 1-1/2 cup Dry Lentils, Picked Over, Rinsed And Drained; 1/2 cups Red Wine; 1 can (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes; 1 leaf Bay Leaf; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Tarragon; 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

3 slices Bacon
2 cups Chopped Sweet Onions
1 cup Chopped Celery, Plus Chopped Leaves For Garnish
1 cup Chopped Carrots
4 cloves Garlic, Chopped
4 cans (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Low Sodium Beef Broth, Divided
1-1/2 cup Dry Lentils, Picked Over, Rinsed And Drained
1/2 cups Red Wine
1 can (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes
1 leaf Bay Leaf
1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
1/2 teaspoons Dried Tarragon
1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
1. Using kitchen shears, snip bacon into small bits into a large Dutch oven. Fry on medium-high heat until bacon is almost done. Add onions, celery, carrots and garlic. Saute until vegetables begin to brown, about 15 minutes.
2
2. Add 3 cans of the beef broth, lentils, red wine, tomatoes with juice, bay leaf, thyme, tarragon and vinegar and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer with the lid on until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
3
3. Transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender and puree until smooth. Return puree to the soup in the Dutch oven. Thin soup with the remaining broth adding it by 1/2 cupfuls until desired consistency is attained. Season with salt and pepper and remove bay leaf.
4
4. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped celery leaves if desired.

281

kcal

Calories

Fat

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.

How did you like this recipe?

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, 2 cups Chopped Sweet Onions, 1 cup Chopped Celery, Plus Chopped Leaves For Garnish, 1 cup Chopped Carrots, and more.

Yes, Lentil Soup With Bacon 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 With Bacon

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions