Lentil Soup
Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 1 lb lentils
- 8 -12 cups beef broth
- 1⁄2 lb bacon
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- salt and pepper
Directions
- Cook bacon in soup pot. Remove to drain. Crumble bacon and set aside.
- Remove all but 2 Tbs. of bacon grease from pan. Saute onions and celery till onions are translucent and celery is soft. Add garlic and saute for one minute. Add 8 cups beef broth, tomatoe sauce, and lentils. Return bacon to pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer slowly for 2 hrs, adding more broth if needed, until lentils are lender and broth has thickened.
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