BUTTERNUT SQUASH, BACON AND LENTIL SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Vegetable Quick & Easy High Fiber Halloween Healthy Boil
Yield 6 Bowls
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Everything is roughly chopped as you will blend it at the end anyway. Fry the bacon in the butter (a good egg size lump for me!) on a low to medium heat just to colour it (not crisp it). 5 minutes later add the pieces of butternut squash, celery, leeks, and carrot and sweat off for 5 - 10 mins on a low heat. Don't colour the vegetables - you're just trying to soften them. Add the stock (use your imagination on how thick you like your soup but I'd have thought about 1.5 - 2 litres would be good). Stir and let simmer for at least half an hour. Add your lentils and simmer for at least another half hour. If you leave the lid off the soup will become more concentrated. After an hour I normally add some milk - about a quarter pint and just let simmer on a low heat for another 15 minutes. Add some salt & pepper (to your taste). Once cooked, let cool for 10 minutes and then whizz with a hand blender. Once cool, I add some flat leaved parsley and (if not freezing) a swirl of cream. This freezes fabulously and is great for a lunch at work with some fresh crusty bread.
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Abdullah Ch
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but this soup was surprisingly good. The bacon and lentils really balance out the flavor.
FF Loveer
[email protected]This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I've already made it twice and it's a hit with my family.
Fauziyat Muhammad
[email protected]I love this soup! It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Daniel Danzzy
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.
Induka Samankumari
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It's a great fall soup that's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Chelangat Ritah
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's creamy and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice touch of smokiness.
Mohammad Basharat
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Coded Beats
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's hearty and flavorful, and the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
Yusra Shariq
[email protected]This soup is easy to make and packed with flavor. I love the combination of butternut squash, bacon, and lentils. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day.
Siyabonga Nduduzo
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! The butternut squash, bacon, and lentils were all cooked perfectly, and the flavors blended together beautifully. I especially liked the addition of the bacon, which gave the soup a nice smoky flavor.