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

Rock
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This soup is a staple in my household. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Olyne Henry
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I love this soup! It's my go-to recipe when I'm short on time.


yeah
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


sakaraia Tuberi
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I made this soup for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


OFFICIAL ListenGreatMuzik
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the bacon adds a nice touch of flavor.


Ekaji AKPET
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The bacon and vegetables added a lot of flavor.


Gulfam Shah
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This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of lentils, bacon, and vegetables. It was also very easy to make.


Hastings Shamaoma
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The soup was good, but it was a little bland. I would add more spices next time.


Armando Aispuro
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less bacon next time.


Meryem Chkor
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Homo sapiens
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This soup was easy to make and very tasty. I used a combination of green and brown lentils, and I added some chopped carrots and celery to the pot. The soup was thick and filling, and the bacon added a lot of flavor.


md rasedul
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was hearty and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice touch of saltiness. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Inaam Malik
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This slow cooker lentil soup with bacon was a hit with my family! The bacon added a delicious smoky flavor to the soup, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.