Hearty Lentil Soup

Submitted by Stella8037

"A thick and spicy lentil soup"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 15
• 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.

Reviews

[breezermom]

This is wonderful! The cinnamon and cloves added such a delicious twist.....I thought I wasn't a lentil fan, but this soup has changed my mind. I absolutely loved it. Like the previous reviewer, I had to add more liquid. Made for my adopted chef from PAC. Thanks for the great recipe! Saving to my keeper book.

 

[Mrs. Moon]

This is a very good soup! I made it as written except I needed to add more liquid as it cooked. Thick and hearty and perfect for a sub-zero night. I served it with a spinach salad and breadsticks. Thanks for sharing!