Lentil Soup With Crisp Pancetta Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup With Crisp Pancetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Dried Green Lentils; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Medium Onion, Finely Diced; 2 stalks Celery, Roughly Chopped; 2 whole Heirloom Carrots, Roughly Chopped (any Carrots Will Work); 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste; 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 6 cups Chicken Stock; 2 cups Water; 1 whole Bouquet Garni (3 Parsley Sprigs, 8 Thyme Sprigs, 2 Bay Leaves Tied Together With Kitchen String); 1 pinch Kosher Salt; 1 pinch Fresh Cracked Pepper; 1/2 cups Pancetta, Sliced

Servings: persons

2 cups Dried Green Lentils
1/4 cups Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 whole Medium Onion, Finely Diced
2 stalks Celery, Roughly Chopped
2 whole Heirloom Carrots, Roughly Chopped (any Carrots Will Work)
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
6 cups Chicken Stock
2 cups Water
1 whole Bouquet Garni (3 Parsley Sprigs, 8 Thyme Sprigs, 2 Bay Leaves Tied Together With Kitchen String)
1 pinch Kosher Salt
1 pinch Fresh Cracked Pepper
1/2 cups Pancetta, Sliced

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1. Put the lentils into a colander. Rinse the lentils under cold running water, making sure they are nice and clean. Put them into a bowl and add enough water to cover them. Let them soak for about 4 hours.
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2. In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic, onion, celery and carrots. Heat and stir until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add in the tomato paste and paprika and season to taste. Let the mixture cook for a further minute.
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3. Add the chicken stock, water, drained lentils and the bouquet garni and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Let the lentils cook for 45 minutes, or until tender. Adjust seasoning adding salt and pepper as needed.
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4. Discard the bouquet garni. Set pot aside.
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5. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and add the pancetta, cooking until golden, roughly 3-4 minutes.
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6. Ladle soup into bowls and top with pancetta.

894

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

122

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Dried Green Lentils, 1/4 cups Olive Oil, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 whole Medium Onion, Finely Diced, and more.

Yes, Lentil Soup With Crisp Pancetta 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.

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Lentil Soup With Crisp Pancetta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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