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: 8 ounces smoked bacon, chopped; 2 onions, chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 12 head cabbage, diced; 1 celery rib, diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 bay leaves; 1 ½ teaspoons dried marjoram; ½ teaspoon dried savory; ½ teaspoon caraway seed, ground; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 tablespoons paprika; ½ teaspoon chili powder; 8 -10 cups beef broth or 8 -10 cups stock; 1 cup lentils; salt; pepper; 1 ½ cups plain yogurt

Servings: persons

8 ounces smoked bacon, chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 carrots, diced
12 head cabbage, diced
1 celery rib, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 bay leaves
1 ½ teaspoons dried marjoram
½ teaspoon dried savory
½ teaspoon caraway seed, ground
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder
8 -10 cups beef broth or 8 -10 cups stock
1 cup lentils
salt
pepper
1 ½ cups plain yogurt

1
In a large soup pot or saucepan cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
2
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
3
Stir in vegetables and herbs (next 9 ingredients or onions - caraway) and reduce heat to medium low, cover and cook until vegetables are tender (20 minutes).
4
Stir in tomato paste, paprika and chili powder and stir 3 minutes before adding the 8 cups of broth or stock.Simmer for 1 hour.
5
Stir in lentils, covering pot partially and simmer for 2 3/4 hours, stirring frequently and adding more broth to pot if needed.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Add more chili powder if desired and cook for another 15 minutes.
8
(see note in description).
9
Ladle into bowls and top with yogurt or sour cream.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces smoked bacon, chopped, 2 onions, chopped, 2 carrots, diced, 12 head cabbage, diced, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lentil Soup With Bacon

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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