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French Lentil Soup with Bacon: A Comforting Delight!

A comforting and hearty French Lentil Soup with Bacon, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces bacon diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup French green lentils rinsed
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 cups kale or spinach chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaf, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the rinsed lentils, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  5. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the chopped kale or spinach and lemon juice. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the greens are wilted.
  6. Serve the soup hot, garnished with the reserved bacon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • Add diced potatoes or sweet potatoes for extra heartiness and flavor.

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