Green Lentil Soup

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: 300 Sensational Soups by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

Serves 8 people

Categories: Lentils, Soup

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 2 small bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 1/4 cups dry green lentils, rinsed
  • 10 cups chicken stock (approx.)
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper

Directions

  1. In a big soup pot, saute bacon over medium heat until browned and crispy; about 5 minutes.

  2. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels; set aside.

  3. Add in garlic, celery, onion, carrot, bay leaves, and thyme to the pot; saute until vegetables are softened, about 6 minutes.

  4. Add in lentils, stock, and tomatoes w/ juice; bring to a boil.

  5. Decrease heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.

  6. Thin with a little more stock, if needed, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until hot.

  7. Discard bay leaves; season to taste with salt and pepper.

  8. Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with reserved bacon.

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