Hearty Lentil Soup

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2 Ingredients 60 Minutes 320 Calories

SERVINGS: 12

Description

Warm your kitchen this winter with this hearty lentil soup. This recipe requires few ingredients or effort — from start to finish, it’s ready to eat in less than an hour. Not only is it easy, but it also makes a tasty component of a delicious dinner and it travels well so you can bring it to work for lunch. Whatever time of day you choose to make it for, it’s a foolproof make-ahead meal that you won’t regret trying!

Ingredients

1 pound bacon (sliced)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

1 cup celery (chopped, with leaves)

1 cup carrots (chopped)2 tomatoes (large, peeled and diced)

1 pound lentils

3 quarts water

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

bay leaf (optional)

basil (optional)

hot sauce (optional)

lemon juice (squeeze of, optional)

Directions

1. Cook bacon and garlic. Drain the fat thoroughly. Return the mixture to your stock pot.
2. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes or until the lentils are soft but firm. If you want a creamy texture, puree half the soup in a blender and return to the pot.

Nutrition

320 Calories SODIUM 28% DV 660mg FAT 26% DV 17g PROTEIN 29% DV1 5g CARBS 9% DV2 6g FIBER 48% DV12g

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