Hearty Lentil Soup

A thick and spicy lentil soup

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons butter
• 2  large garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 large  white onion, chopped
• 4  carrots, chopped
• 4  stalks celery, chipped
• 3 (15 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth (or, 2 cans broth, 1 can water)
• 2  potatoes, cubed
• 1  lb lentils
• 6  slices  chopped uncooked bacon
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1  teaspoon  crushed dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  crushed dried fennel
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
•  salt & pepper

Directions

1. Melt butter, sauté minced garlic and onion.
2. Add celery and carrot, sauté another few minutes.
3. Add broth, rinsed/drained lentils, and potatoes, bring to a boil.
4. Reduce to a simmer, add bacon and spices.
5. Cook 30-40 minutes or until lentils and potatoes are tender.