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    Red Lentil Soup with Bacon

    Dec 23, 2020 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This healthy and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Bacon is vibrantly colorful and aromatic. It is going to keep you warm during the cold weather. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    This healthy and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Bacon is vibrantly colorful and aromatic. It is going to keep you warm during the cold weather. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    This healthy and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Bacon is vibrantly colorful and aromatic. It is going to keep you warm during the cold weather. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    This healthy and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Bacon is vibrantly colorful and aromatic. It is going to keep you warm during the cold weather. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    This healthy and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Bacon is vibrantly colorful and aromatic. It is going to keep you warm during the cold weather. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    This healthy and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Bacon is vibrantly colorful and aromatic. It is going to keep you warm during the cold weather. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    This healthy and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Bacon is vibrantly colorful and aromatic. It is going to keep you warm during the cold weather. 

    This healthy and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Bacon is vibrantly colorful and aromatic. It is going to keep you warm during the cold weather. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    I like cooking with lentils. Red, green, yellow, brown - they are all so delicious! I think you are going to fall in love with this Red Lentil Soup with Bacon. Everyone who is lucky enough to taste it does.

    Although I cook a vegetarian version of this soup most of the time, today, I decided to add some bacon. It'll bring a little more flavor, crunch, and color. I used thick-cut bacon slices, so I ended up having some nice, thick, browned pieces to use as garnish.

    This healthy and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Bacon is vibrantly colorful and aromatic. It is going to keep you warm during the cold weather. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    This healthy and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Bacon is vibrantly colorful and aromatic. It is going to keep you warm during the cold weather. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    Instructions:

    1. Cut the bacon into medium-sized (about ½ inch) pieces. Cook it over high heat until it turns golden brown.

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    2. Reduce the heat to medium, remove the bacon, and set aside. To the same pot, add the carrot, onion, and bell pepper.

    This healthy and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Bacon is vibrantly colorful and aromatic. It is going to keep you warm during the cold weather. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    3. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.

    This healthy and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Bacon is vibrantly colorful and aromatic. It is going to keep you warm during the cold weather. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    4. Add the tomato paste and paprika, and cook for another 5 minutes.

    This healthy and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Bacon is vibrantly colorful and aromatic. It is going to keep you warm during the cold weather. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    5. Add the lentils, water, and bay leaves. Cover with a lid and cook for 30 minutes.

    This healthy and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Bacon is vibrantly colorful and aromatic. It is going to keep you warm during the cold weather. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    6. After the soup is cooked through, remove the bay leaves and discard. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Add salt to taste.

    This healthy and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Bacon is vibrantly colorful and aromatic. It is going to keep you warm during the cold weather. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    7. Serve the soup topped with the reserved bacon pieces and freshly chopped scallion.

    This healthy and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Bacon is vibrantly colorful and aromatic. It is going to keep you warm during the cold weather. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    I also LOVE to add some feta cheese crumbles on top. So, if you happen to have some in the fridge, go ahead and give it a try.

    This healthy and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Bacon is vibrantly colorful and aromatic. It is going to keep you warm during the cold weather. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    WATCH HOW TO MAKE RED LENTIL SOUP WITH BACON

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    This healthy and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Bacon is vibrantly colorful and aromatic. It is going to keep you warm during the cold weather. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    Red Lentil Soup with Bacon

    Tania Sheff
    This healthy and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Bacon is vibrantly colorful and aromatic. It is going to keep you warm during the cold weather. 
    4.80 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Soup
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 385 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
    • 1 medium carrot, grated
    • 1 medium onion, diced
    • 1 large bell pepper, diced
    • 2 tbsp tomato paste
    • 1 tbsp sweet paprika
    • 16 oz red lentils
    • 10 cups water
    • bay leaves
    • salt to taste
    • fresh scallion, to garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the bacon into medium-sized (about ½ inch) pieces. Cook it over high heat until it turns golden brown.
    • Reduce the heat to medium, remove the bacon, and set aside. To the same pot, add the carrot, onion, and bell pepper.
    • Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
    • Add the tomato paste and paprika, and cook for another 5 minutes.
    • Add the lentils, water, and bay leaves. Cover with a lid and cook for 30 minutes.
    • After the soup is cooked through, remove the bay leaves and discard. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Add salt to taste.
    • Serve the soup topped with the reserved bacon pieces and freshly chopped scallion.

    Notes

    Nutrition

    Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 22gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.004gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 447mgFiber: 11gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1.7mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 4.1mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below, I can't wait to hear from you!

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    1. Alicia says

      April 13, 2022 at 4:11 pm

      5 stars
      For an Instant pot, you would follow her directions up to step 5 then pressure cook for 10 minutes.

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        April 18, 2022 at 1:30 pm

        Thanks, Alicia!

        Reply
    2. heidi says

      January 06, 2020 at 2:45 pm

      can this be done in an instant pot? if so, how?

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        January 08, 2020 at 12:15 pm

        Hi Heidi! I don't own an instant pot, so I can't advise here. Sorry.

        Reply
    3. Brian Bassett says

      August 31, 2018 at 8:15 pm

      5 stars
      I am so curious why you don't use some type of stock rather than water. It's not like you're vegan or anything. So what gives?

      Reply
      • Tania says

        August 31, 2018 at 9:48 pm

        Hi Brian! Since this soup has bacon, it will be very flavorful even if you use water. The reason I prefer water is because many of the store-bought stocks have a lot of additives, like MSG, which I try to avoid. And I don't always have homemade stock on hand. Of course, you can substitute water with stock if you prefer. Hope this helps and happy cooking!

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