Best 9 Beef Bacon And Lentil Soup Recipes

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Beef bacon and lentil soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is made with simple ingredients that are easy to find, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, spicy or mild, this recipe can be adjusted to suit your needs. So, gather your ingredients and let's get started!

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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.

LENTIL SOUP WITH BEEF



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 large celery stalks, chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
Six 14-ounce cans beef broth
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
2 cups (about 11 ounces) lentils, rinsed
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper. Add half of the beef and cook until brown, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining beef. Add the celery, carrots, onion, garlic, rosemary, and oregano to the pot. Saute until the onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Return the beef and any accumulated juices from the bowl to the pot. Add the broth and tomatoes with their juice. Bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the meat is just tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Add the lentils. Cover and continue simmering until the lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Stir in the parsley. Season the soup, to taste, with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.

BACON LENTIL SOUP



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I don't remember exactly where I got this recipe, but I found it when I was looking for a way to use up leftover bacon. This is a great fall or winter dish. Serve with some Parmesan cheese toasts. It is even better the 2nd day!

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Lentil

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 slice bacon, chopped
2 minced garlic cloves
7 cups chicken stock
2 cups dried brown lentils
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Combine onion, celery carrot, bacon and garlic in a large pan. Stir over medium heat on med-high for two minutes.
  • Reduce heat to med-low and cover. Continue to cook until the veggies are tender; about 7 minutes.
  • Uncover and add broth, lentils, thyme and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until the lentils are tender, stirring occasionally; about 30-45 minutes.
  • Discard bay leaf and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.6, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 674.1, Carbohydrate 76.9, Fiber 30.2, Sugar 10.3, Protein 36.5

SLOW COOKER LENTIL SOUP WITH BACON



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This recipe is so cheap and so basic it will please anyone's empty belly, great for the cold, wet winters (even dry ones), and smells so delectable while cooking. Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your own liking. Serve with corn bread.

Provided by Jen Vanleeuwen

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils
6 cups water, or as needed
1 bay leaf
1 onion, chopped
½ (16 ounce) package bacon, chopped, or more to taste
garlic powder

Steps:

  • Rinse lentils well under cold running water. Drain and transfer to a slow cooker. Pour in water until water level is twice as high as lentils. Add bay leaf and set slow cooker to High.
  • Meanwhile, heat onion and bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until bacon is crispy, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with garlic powder and transfer bacon-onion mixture to the slow cooker.
  • Cook on High until lentils are tender, about 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 17.6 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 223.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

BACON-BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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Here's a robust dish that's perfect for hungry teenage boys! Served over creamy mashed potatoes, this quick, comforting soup will really hit the spot. -Cathy Peterson, Menominee, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 7h40m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 bacon strips, chopped
1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
4 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1-1/2 cups fresh baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
1 cup frozen corn
1/4 cup medium pearl barley
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
1 jar (12 ounces) home-style beef gravy
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Mashed potatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, cook beef and onion until meat is browned; drain., In a 5-qt. slow cooker, layer the potatoes, carrots, corn and barley. Top with beef mixture and bacon. Combine the broth, tomatoes, gravy and pepper; pour over top (do not stir)., Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Stir before serving. Serve over mashed potatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

LENTIL, BACON AND BEAN SOUP



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This quick soup feels extra cozy with lots of lentils and a touch of smoky, bacony goodness. You might want to cook up extra-I think it's even better the next day! -Janie Zirbser, Mullica Hill, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 bacon strips, chopped
6 medium carrots, chopped
2 small onions, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 cups chicken stock
1 cup dry white wine or additional chicken stock
2 cans (15 to 16 ounces each) butter beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each ) lentils, rinsed and drained
Fresh thyme sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir carrots and onions in bacon drippings until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic, thyme and pepper; cook 1 minute longer., Add stock and wine; increase heat to medium-high. Cook 2 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in butter beans, lentils and bacon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Uncover; continue simmering until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes. Garnish with thyme sprigs if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEEF AND LENTIL SOUP



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A great lunch soup full of protein. I make a batch of this and warm it up all week.

Provided by KELLY614

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
salt and pepper to taste
2 large stalks celery, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons dried cilantro
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups dry lentils
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then gently place into the hot oil, and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Once browned, remove the beef and set aside, reserving the remaining oil in the pot. Stir in the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, cilantro, and oregano; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 8 minutes more.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, tomatoes, and browned beef. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the meat is beginning to turn tender, about 1 hour.
  • After the soup has simmered 1 hour, add the lentils, recover, and continue simmering until the lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then stir in the parsley. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 16.7 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1350.9 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

HEARTY LENTIL SOUP WITH BACON AND HERBS



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Pork     Vegetable     Low Fat     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Lentil     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 slice bacon, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
7 cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth
2 cups dried lentils (about 12 1/2 ounces)
2 large fresh thyme sprigs or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions

Steps:

  • Combine onion, celery, carrot, bacon and garlic in heavy Dutch oven. Stir over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes. Uncover; add 7 cups broth, lentils, thyme and bay leaf and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
  • Transfer half of soup to processor; cool slightly. Puree until smooth. Return puree to Dutch oven. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Bring soup to simmer, thinning with more broth, if desired. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Combine parsley and chives in small bowl. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle parsley mixture over and serve.

LENTIL & BACON SOUP



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Blend your storecupboard pulses with cumin, turmeric and garlic to create this robust soup with crispy pancetta topping

Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer

Categories     Lunch, Soup

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 x 70g packs pancetta cubes
1 carrot (about 120g), finely diced
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp turmeric
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 chilli, sliced
2 low-salt stock cubes
250g red lentils, rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion, 1 pack of pancetta and the carrot. Cook on a low to medium heat for 10 minutes until the onions are soft.
  • Add the cumin, turmeric, garlic and chilli and cook for a further 1 - 2 minutes until the aromas are released.
  • Pour in 1.25 litres of boiling water, crumble in the stock cubes and add the lentils. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 mins, stirring occasionally to ensure the lentils aren't sticking.
  • Meanwhile, fry the remaining lardons in a small frying pan for about 10 minutes until crispy. You don't need to add any oil as plenty will run from the pancetta.
  • Serve the soup with a sprinkle of crispy lardons on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 calories, Fat 19.1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6.6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50.6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7.3 grams sugar, Fiber 7.7 grams fiber, Protein 29.5 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water.
  • Add a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce for a savory umami flavor.
  • If you like a bit of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño.
  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the lentils before adding them to the pot.
  • Serve with a side of crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This beef bacon and lentil soup is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying meal that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a delicious and nutritious soup, give this recipe a try.

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