French Lentil Soup

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    254 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Soup

  • Cuisine

    French

French Lentil Soup

Travel the French countryside through this traditional lentil soup!  Rich in flavor and satisfying to the soul, it's pure comfort in a bowl.

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Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces Bacon , diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion , chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 medium carrots , diced
  • 1/2 medium celeriac , aka celery root, diced
  • 1 large leek , chopped, thoroughly rinsed and drained
  • 6 cups quality chicken broth
  • 1 cup French Le Puy lentils , aka French lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme , or 3/4 teaspoon dried
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions

  1. In a stock pot cook the bacon over medium-high heat until done. Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent and golden, 7-10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the celeriac, leek and carrots and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until beginning to soften. Add the lentils and cook for another minute or two. Add all remaining ingredients except for the parsley and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the parsley and add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 254kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 1032mg (43%) Potassium 825mg (24%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 3900IU (78%) Vitamin C 31.3mg (35%) Calcium 83mg (8%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 254kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 1032mg 43%
Potassium 825mg 18%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 3900IU 78%
Vitamin C 31.3mg 35%
Calcium 83mg 8%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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