Lentils and Bacon Soup Recipe

Name: Lentils and Bacon Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 150 grams Dried lentil beans; 1 Onion; 1 Tomato; 1 clove Garlic; 1 1/2 cm Fresh ginger; 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional); 1 heaping teaspoon Coriander powder; 1/2 Vegetable or chicken stock; 3 lashers Bacon; 1 to garnish Daikon radish sprouts (optional); 1 squeeze Lemon; 1 Salt; 1 refer to the step Water

Servings: persons

150 grams Dried lentil beans
1 Onion
1 Tomato
1 clove Garlic
1 1/2 cm Fresh ginger
1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)
1 heaping teaspoon Coriander powder
1/2 Vegetable or chicken stock
3 lashers Bacon
1 to garnish Daikon radish sprouts (optional)
1 squeeze Lemon
1 Salt
1 refer to the step Water

1
Finely chop the tomato, onion, garlic, and ginger.
2
Soak 150 g of lentils in 400 ml of water in a heatproof dish.
3
Heat oil in a frying pan and stir-fry the garlic and ginger.
4
Microwave the lentils for 15 minutes.
5
Add the onions and stir-fry for 3 minutes until the color becomes like this.
6
Add the chopped tomatoes, cayenne pepper and coriander.
7
Mix well.
8
If you stir over heat, it becomes thick and sticky.
9
Slice the bacon into strips and fry without oil (use oil rendered from the bacon) until crisp.
10
Remove the lentils from the microwave.
11
It's cooked if it's soft like mashed potatoes.
12
Add lentils with the water to the paste made in Step 4.
13
Add water (not listed) until 4 to 5 cm above the surface, and mix well.
14
If you mix well, the result will be a slightly thick soup.
15
If it's too dense, dilute with water.
16
Add a modest amount of soup stock and 4/3 of the bacon.
17
Simmer over a low heat for 5 to 10 minutes.
18
Adjust the taste by adding salt.
19
Top with the remaining bacon and lemon, and enjoy.
20
Squeeze some lemon juice before serving.
21
It goes well with rice, naan, and bread.
22
You could mix in a portion of rice into the curry and let the flavors meld.

527

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 150 grams Dried lentil beans, 1 Onion, 1 Tomato, 1 clove Garlic, and more.

Yes, Lentils and Bacon 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lentils and Bacon Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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