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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 254 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.