Smoky Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Smoky Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 slices bacon; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin (I use less); 1 pinch hot red chili pepper flakes (I use a pinch of chipotle powder); 1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed & picked over; 6 cups chicken stock; salt & pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 slices bacon
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin (I use less)
1 pinch hot red chili pepper flakes (I use a pinch of chipotle powder)
1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed & picked over
6 cups chicken stock
salt & pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1
In a soup pot, cook the bacon crisp. Remove, crumble & set aside for garnish.
2
Add the onions & garlic, cooking until slightly soft and fragrant (3-5 minutes). Add the cumin & chili flakes, cooking for 30 seconds. Stir in the lentils. Add stock & bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer until lentils soften and soup starts to thicken (25-30 minutes).
3
Add salt & pepper. You may need to add a bit of extra stock or water, at this point, to thin out the soup if it's needed.
4
Serve garnished with fresh parsley & crumbled bacon if desired.

891

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

128

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 slices bacon, 1 onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Smoky 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.

Smoky Lentil Soup

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