Lentil Soup
Lentil soup is hearty and delicious and even something the kids like! @mostdeliciouslife.com
Ingredients
- 1½ cups lentils, rinsed and drained
- 7 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium green pepper, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced **substitute grated carrots if desired
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1 Tablespoon vinegar
- 1 15oz can diced tomatoes **can substitute tomato sauce
- 5 slices bacon
- 1 can beef consomme soup
- ¾ teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
Instructions
- Combine lentils and chicken broth in large pot. Bring to a boil. Turn down heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Slice bacon into ¼ inch pieces. Fry until crispy but not burned. Use slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Add diced vegetables to hot bacon grease. Stir and fry until vegetables begin to soften, 3-5 minutes.
- Stir vegetables into the lentils.
- Add in all other ingredients except for the bacon.
- Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove 3 cups of the soup and place in blender. Blend until smooth. Return to pot.
- Stir in bacon just before serving.