Green Lentil Soup

"In '300 Sensational Soups' by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 45mins
Ingredients:
12
Serves:
6-8

ingredients

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directions

  • In a big soup pot, saute bacon over medium heat until browned and crispy; about 5 minutes.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels; set aside.
  • Add in garlic, celery, onion, carrot, bay leaves, and thyme to the pot; saute until vegetables are softened, about 6 minutes.
  • Add in lentils, stock, and tomatoes w/ juice; bring to a boil.
  • Decrease heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Thin with a little more stock, if needed, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until hot.
  • Discard bay leaves; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with reserved bacon.

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Reviews

  1. This recipe was easy and really good. I however made mine vegitarian. I used vegetable to saute my vegetalbes. I also sauted some bacon on the side for those who wanted meat. Very good soup. I will use this recipe many times over!
     
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