Lentil Soup With Tubetti And Bacon Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup With Tubetti And Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound bacon, slices cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips; 2 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 onions, cut into 1-inch chunks; 2 ribs celery, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced; 6 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 pound lentils (about 2 1/3 cups); 1 1/2 quarts canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1 cup canned tomatoes in thick puree, chopped; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 1/2 cup tubetti or other small macaroni

Servings: persons

1/4 pound bacon, slices cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
2 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 onions, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 ribs celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
6 cloves garlic, peeled
1 pound lentils (about 2 1/3 cups)
1 1/2 quarts canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
3 cups water
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 cup canned tomatoes in thick puree, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1/2 cup tubetti or other small macaroni

1
In a large pot, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp. Remove. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat. Add the carrots, onions, celery, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the lentils, broth, water, rosemary, tomatoes, salt, red-pepper flakes, black pepper, and bacon. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the pasta and simmer until the lentils are tender and the pasta is done, 10 to 15 minutes longer.
3
Variations: Substitute an equal amount of pancetta for the bacon.: Use thyme instead of rosemary.: Add shredded spinach or escarole leaves during the last few minutes of cooking.
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Wine Recommendation: The nebbiolo grape produces wine with complex notes including smoke, truffle, and dried red cherry. A light-bodied version, such as one from Valtellina, is an excellent match.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound bacon, slices cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips, 2 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces, 2 onions, cut into 1-inch chunks, 2 ribs celery, cut into 1-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Lentil Soup With Tubetti And 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 Tubetti And Bacon

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