Best Lentil Soup

Name: Best Lentil Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 20 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb lentils; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (can use more if you like it spicer); 1 teaspoon chili powder (ca use more); pepper; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 large onion, diced small; 1/4 lb bacon, cut in pieces (2 strips); 2 celery ribs (optional); 2 carrots (optional)

Submitted by Cameronsmommy

"This is a recipe I pretty much made up from scratch. I have been making it since I was 10. I make it in the morning and snack on it all day."

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Ready In:: 2hrs 20mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 20

ingredients

1 lb lentils
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cayenne (can use more if you like it spicer)
1 teaspoon chili powder (ca use more)
pepper
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large onion, diced small
¹⁄₄ lb bacon, cut in pieces (2 strips)
2 celery ribs (optional)
2 carrots (optional)

directions

Rinse lentils in cold water until clear.
In large 6 quart saucepan, fill 3/4 with water.
Add lentils, tomato sauce, potatoes, onion, bacon, and seasonings.
Fill almost to top with water. Bring to boil.
Reduce heat to simmer,
Simmer 1-1/2 hours--the longer on low simmer the better the soup.
Stir occasionally.
Adjust seasonings to taste.

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Reviews

OH MY GOODNESS this was the best soup ever love it and will be making it all the time now

purplekitten2006
Best lentil soup on earth... never had better

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