BEEF, BACON AND LENTIL SOUP

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This is from a free Penzey's recipe card. I haven't tried it yet, but am typing it here for safekeeping.

Provided by Michelle Berteig

Categories     Pork

Time 2h40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups dried lentils
5 cups cold water
8 ounces bacon, diced
1 lb ground chuck
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 large carrot, chopped
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
2 cups warm water
1 teaspoon beef base or 1 beef bouillon cube
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vinegar

Steps:

  • Dissolve the beef soup base or the beef bouillon cube in the warm water.
  • Combine the lentils and the cold water in a soup pot and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • While the lentils are cooking, cook the bacon in a skillet and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Discard the bacon drippings.
  • Add the ground chuck to the skillet and brown. Drain well.
  • Add the beef, bacon and vegetables to the lentils.
  • Melt the butter in the skillet, add the flour, salt, pepper, and vinegar. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the water/soup base mixture, stir well to blend, then add to the soup pot and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the flavors are well-blended.

Khaleda Mithun
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This soup is definitely a keeper! It's so hearty and flavorful. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients like lentils and vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Izzy Ritter
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the bacon. It really added a nice smoky flavor to the soup.


Nagei Leku
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and dinner is ready when I get home from work. The soup is always so flavorful and comforting.


Sheila Comer
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The lentils were cooked perfectly and they weren't mushy at all. The soup was also very flavorful and hearty. I'll definitely be making this again!


KhaaN AleX
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty. I love the combination of the beef, bacon, and lentils. They all work together perfectly to create a delicious and satisfying soup.


Rogh Muhammad
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the way the lentils and vegetables soak up the flavor of the beef and bacon. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Ggff Ggft
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beef and bacon. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I love that it's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Douae Douae
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so hearty and warming. I love the combination of the beef, bacon, and lentils. They all work together perfectly to create a delicious and satisfying soup.


Aliyu Abdulkarim
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I'm not a big fan of soup, but this one is an exception. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I especially like the addition of the beef and bacon. They really make the soup extra special.


Ren Drake
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This soup is definitely a keeper! It's so hearty and flavorful. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients like lentils and vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Jimmy Gaitan
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the bacon. It really added a nice smoky flavor to the soup.


JAHIYA NUR IFTIHA
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and dinner is ready when I get home from work. The soup is always so flavorful and comforting.


Pamela Amoatemah
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The lentils were cooked perfectly and they weren't mushy at all. The soup was also very flavorful and hearty. I'll definitely be making this again!


Nuruddeen musa abubakar Abubakar
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This soup was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The beef, bacon, and lentils were all cooked to perfection and the broth was so flavorful. I served it with some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal f