Description
Enjoy a warm bowl of Classic Lentil Soup, a delightful comfort food that combines hearty lentils with the savory taste of turkey bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until softened.
- Stir in lentils, broth, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in the chopped turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon.
- Add spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Classic Lentil Soup, comfort food, turkey bacon