Smokey Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Smokey Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon (can use more, or use dry smoked sausage); 2 large onions, chopped; 2 celery ribs, diced; 2 large carrots, peeled and coarsley grated; 3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste); 2 shallots, minced; 2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste); 13-½ cup dry white wine; 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained; 3 (10 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 (10 ounce) can beef broth; 3 cups water (or use 6 cups chicken broth with 1 cup beef broth); 1 (1 lb) bag dry lentils, well rinsed and drained; salt and pepper; parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon (can use more, or use dry smoked sausage)
2 large onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, diced
2 large carrots, peeled and coarsley grated
3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
2 shallots, minced
2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
13-½ cup dry white wine
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
3 (10 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) can beef broth
3 cups water (or use 6 cups chicken broth with 1 cup beef broth)
1 (1 lb) bag dry lentils, well rinsed and drained
salt and pepper
parmesan cheese

1
In a large pot, cook the bacon until crisp; remove to a plate, when bacon is cool enough to handle then coarsley crumble or chop (leave most of the bacon grease in the pot).
2
Add in the onions, celery, carrots, garlic, shallots and chili flakes; saute until the onions are transparent.
3
Add in the wine and simmer uncovered until reduced slightly (about 15-20 minutes).
4
Add in all the remaining ingredients including the cooked bacon, except the Parmesan cheese; simmer for about 1-1/2 hours or until the lentils are very tender (add in more broth if the soup is too thick).
5
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon (can use more, or use dry smoked sausage), 2 large onions, chopped, 2 celery ribs, diced, 2 large carrots, peeled and coarsley grated, and more.

Yes, Smokey Lentil 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.

Smokey Lentil Soup

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