Red Lentil Soup with Bacon

Name: Red Lentil Soup with Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 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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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

Christina Guerrero

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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

Servings

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

Cut the bacon into medium-sized (about ½ inch) pieces. Cook it over high heat until it turns golden brown.
Reduce the heat to medium, remove the bacon, and set aside. To the same pot, add the carrot, onion, and bell pepper.
Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the tomato paste and paprika, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Add the lentils, water, and bay leaves. Cover with a lid and cook for 30 minutes.
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.
Serve the soup topped with the reserved bacon pieces and freshly chopped scallion.

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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%