Spicy Lentil and Bacon Soup (Oamc) Recipe

Name: Spicy Lentil and Bacon Soup (Oamc)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices smoked bacon, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 leeks, cut into large chunks; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons chili flakes; 14 ounces red lentils, rinsed; 6 cups vegetable broth; 14 ounces coconut milk (or 1.5 cups); 1 lime, juice; lime wedge; fresh cilantro leaves; 1 red chili pepper, sliced into thin strips, to serve

Servings: persons

8 slices smoked bacon, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 leeks, cut into large chunks
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chili flakes
14 ounces red lentils, rinsed
6 cups vegetable broth
14 ounces coconut milk (or 1.5 cups)
1 lime, juice
lime wedge
fresh cilantro leaves
1 red chili pepper, sliced into thin strips, to serve

1
Heat a large pan and cook the bacon until golden.
2
Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3
Heat the oil in the pan and gently cook the leeks and garlic for a few minutes until softened.
4
Stir in the chili flakes and lentils and toss together well for a few minutes.
5
Pour in the broth and coconut milk and simmer for 15 minutes or until the lentils are cooked.
6
Remove from the heat and stir in the bacon.
7
To Freeze:.
8
Cool.
9
Ladle into freezer bags or containers, and freeze for up to 2 months.
10
Defrost, then reheat thoroughly add a splash of boiling water to loosen the mixture.
11
Serve with lime wedges, and garnish with cilantro and fresh chili.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices smoked bacon, roughly chopped, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 leeks, cut into large chunks, 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lentil and Bacon Soup (Oamc) 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.

Spicy Lentil and Bacon Soup (Oamc)

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