Red Lentil Soup with Bacon

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    385 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Red Lentil Soup with Bacon

This healthy and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Bacon is vibrantly colorful and aromatic. It is going to keep you warm during the cold weather. 

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Ingredients

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  • 6 lices thick-cut bacon
  • 1 Medium Carrot, grated
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 large bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 16 oz red lentils
  • 10 cups water
  • bay leaves
  • salt to taste
  • fresh scallion, to garnish
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Instructions

  1. Cut the bacon into medium-sized (about ½ inch) pieces. Cook it over high heat until it turns golden brown.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium, remove the bacon, and set aside. To the same pot, add the carrot, onion, and bell pepper.
  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
  4. Add the tomato paste and paprika, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Add the lentils, water, and bay leaves. Cover with a lid and cook for 30 minutes.
  6. After the soup is cooked through, remove the bay leaves and discard. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Add salt to taste.
  7. Serve the soup topped with the reserved bacon pieces and freshly chopped scallion.

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Nutrition Information

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Calories 385kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 447mg (13%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 100IU (2%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 4.1mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 385 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 385kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 447mg 10%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 100IU 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 4.1mg 23%

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

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