Bacon and Lentil Soup

Name: Bacon and Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4-6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped (½ inch dice); 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more if needed; ½ cup diced carrot (from about 2 medium carrots) (½ inch dice); ½ cup diced celery (from about 2 medium celery ribs) (½ inch dice); 1 cup diced yellow onion (approximately 1 medium onion) (½ inch dice); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb (16 oz) dried brown lentils, rinsed (see note); 5-6 cups chicken, beef, or vegetable stock, divided; 2 cups (17.64 ounce box) tomato sauce (such as Pomi); 2 dried bay leaves; ½ tbsp fresh thyme; ½ tsp Kosher or fine sea salt, plus more to taste; ½ tbsp Calabrian chili paste/spread (or ¼-½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes to taste); drizzle of good balsamic vinegar; parmesan or gruyere cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h

Bacon and Lentil Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that brings together the smoky richness of bacon with the earthy comfort of lentils. This wholesome soup is not only delicious but it's the perfect solution for chilly days or whenever you need a warm, cozy meal.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:07:23 GMT