Best 7 Lentil Soup With Bacon Recipes

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Lentil soup with bacon is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The lentils add a boost of protein and fiber, while the bacon adds a smoky and savory flavor. This soup is also packed with vegetables, making it a healthy and filling meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a comforting dish to serve at a special occasion, lentil soup with bacon is a great option.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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

LENTIL SOUP WITH BACON



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Make and share this Lentil Soup With Bacon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Lentil

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
1 1/2 cups dry green lentils, rinsed
6 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, brown the bacon. Remove the bacon and set aside.
  • Add onion and carrots, cook 5 minutes.
  • Add lentils, chicken broth and bay leaf.
  • Let simmer 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Add the bacon, cumin and parsley.

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 AND CANADIAN BACON SOUP



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Lentils cook very well in a slow cooker. You can use any type of lentils you like for this recipe. If you can't find canadian Bacon, use ham.

Provided by KittyKitty

Categories     Ham

Time 9h2m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth
1 (6 ounce) package sliced Canadian bacon, coarsely chopped
2 medium carrots, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium celery rib, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
4 cups water
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat 8-9 hours, or high heat 3-5 hours, or until lentils are tender. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.9, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 11.5, Sodium 491.1, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 18.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 20.2

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

RED-LENTIL SOUP WITH SAGE AND BACON



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Red lentils, which actually have a deep-orange color, are rounder and smaller than the more common brown variety.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 slices (4 ounces) bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
6 fresh sage leaves, minced, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 cups red lentils
1 teaspoon ground cumin
5 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a piece of paper towel, and set aside. Discard all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings from pan.
  • Add the garlic, onion, and carrots to saucepan. Cook vegetable mixture over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the minced sage, and cook 1 minute more.
  • Add the lentils, cumin, and chicken stock; stir to combine. Simmer until lentils are cooked and falling apart, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • To serve, divide the hot soup among four soup plates, and garnish with the reserved bacon and additional sage.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality bacon: The better the bacon, the better the soup will be. Look for bacon that is thick-cut and has a good smoke flavor.
  • Don't overcook the bacon: Overcooked bacon will be tough and chewy. Cook it just until it is crispy.
  • Use a variety of lentils: This will give the soup a more complex flavor and texture. You can use brown, green, or red lentils.
  • Add vegetables: Vegetables will add flavor, nutrition, and color to the soup. You can use carrots, celery, onions, garlic, potatoes, or any other vegetables you like.
  • Use a good broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good one. You can use chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • Serve the soup with a side of bread or crackers: This will help to soak up the broth and make the soup more filling.

Conclusion:

Lentil soup with bacon is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively inexpensive soup to make, which is always a bonus. If you are looking for a new soup recipe to try, I highly recommend this one.

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